2018 MG 3 1.5L Petrol · BT18 AFV

The 2018 MG 3 holds a valid MOT pass dated 8 October 2025 at 102,181 miles, confirming statutory roadworthiness at that assessment. The DVSA recorded zero defects or advisories in any test from July 2023 to October 2025, so the maintenance trend reads stable. The vehicle failed twice with no faults logged, first on 15 July 2024 at 85,620 miles and again on 19 September 2025 at 102,179 miles, each followed within days by a clean pass at negligible extra mileage. Odometer readings show 73,564 miles at the 21 July 2023 test, rising to 85,624 miles by 19 July 2024 and 102,181 miles by October 2025. This accumulation averages near 12,800 miles per year, high for an eight-year-old supermini and indicative of sustained daily use. The sparse record of five tests reveals no standing gaps, but the repeated fail-pass cycles separated by only two to four miles suggest the keeper booked retests immediately after rejection rather than addressing faults earlier. No suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, corrosion or exhaust emissions issues appear in the official history, yet the high mileage warrants a physical inspection of those components for latent wear not captured by the bare MOT record. The unexplained failures with no defects recorded demand scrutiny of the VT30 refusal notices to rule out clerical anomaly or omitted minor faults such as tyre tread or wiper blades. Previous keepers relied on annual testing with rapid rectification, a pattern that implies basic upkeep was event-driven rather than preventative. A buyer should commission an independent check of structural integrity and drivetrain given the distance covered, and verify any service history absent from MOT entries before purchase.