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SG17 HTP

2017 MG 3

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,046 mi
Last recorded60,046 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG17 HTP
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 60,046 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn outer edges 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front drivers seatbelt clip has slight damage functions as intended

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 59,677 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn outer edges 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front drivers seatbelt clip has slight damage functions as intended

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 45,425 miles

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

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

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

hand brake cables sticking slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2024 45,360 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light showing white to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 39,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn inside edge/slight outer sidewall damage 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 39,293 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn inside edge/slight outer sidewall damage 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 29,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 29,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 21,678 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 21,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 19,227 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 19,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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 HTP is a 2017 MG 3 in Silver 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 HTP registered?

SG17 HTP is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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