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VU17 YLO

2017 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,962 mi
Last recorded53,962 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 YLO
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 53,962 miles

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

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

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

Rear fuel filter corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2025 49,342 miles

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

Rear In-line fuel filter corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2025 49,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear In-line fuel filter corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 42,805 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 37,587 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 37,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has bulge in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 32,366 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 32,363 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,008 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 22,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 22,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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VU17 YLO is a 2017 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VU17 YLO registered?

VU17 YLO is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is VU17 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 YLO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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