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WJ17 XYR

2017 MG 3

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,757 mi
Last recorded25,757 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 XYR
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 25,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush peeling/worn and arm corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush peeling/worn and arm corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 24,061 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 24,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55r16 87v fitted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 21,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 15,856 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))

engine cover & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 9 May 2023 15,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low & heavily perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Apr 2022 12,220 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges & perishing

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 May 2021 8,931 miles

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Apr 2020 7,145 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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WJ17 XYR is a 2017 MG 3 in Silver 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 WJ17 XYR registered?

WJ17 XYR is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 13 May 2017.

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