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VU17 YLS

2017 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,709 mi
Last recorded23,709 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 23,709 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 25 Feb 2025 16,450 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 9,938 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 5,592 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 5,448 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 5,034 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 5,034 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 4,510 miles

Wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Fail 28 Feb 2020 4,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

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 YLS is a 2017 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU17 YLS registered?

VU17 YLS is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is VU17 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 YLS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU17 YLS have outstanding finance?

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