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SG17 HTK

2017 MG 3

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,151 mi
Last recorded102,151 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG17 HTK
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 102,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear bumper / crash bar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 97,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2024 85,519 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 85,519 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 85,262 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 85,191 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 71,928 miles

Offside Rear parking brake little or no effort

Fail 16 Mar 2023 71,928 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake little or no effort

Pass 25 Mar 2022 60,084 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 60,084 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users anti freeze leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 48,613 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 48,613 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,421 miles

How Reliable is the MG 3?

Based on 143,683 MOT tests across 20,731 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,878
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
20,731
On UK Roads
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SG17 HTK is a 2017 MG 3 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2017 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 32,016 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The MG 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SG17 HTK registered?

SG17 HTK is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 13 March 2017.

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