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VX66 XTG

2017 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,641 mi
Last recorded98,641 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX66 XTG
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 98,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 98,639 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 81,905 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 63,904 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade det

Pass 23 Jun 2023 57,135 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 57,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 57,079 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 48,322 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 38,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 27,962 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 27,962 miles

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

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

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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VX66 XTG is a 2017 MG 3 in Black 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 VX66 XTG registered?

VX66 XTG is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 13 January 2017.

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