2014 MG 3 1.5L Petrol · AF14 EZD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding front suspension components. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 80,884 miles passed, the tester identified worn suspension arm pins and bushes on both sides. This follows a similar advisory from March 2025 at 71,776 miles, where the nearside and offside bushes were flagged. The persistence of these faults across two years indicates that the rubber components are reaching the end of their life and require replacement. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. The record shows steady usage with a 7,000-mile gap between 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 9,000 miles between 2025 and 2026. This regularity suggests the car has been used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, though the relatively low annual mileage compared to the age likely contributes to the degradation of rubber parts and surface corrosion seen in the brake components. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the front suspension to check the extent of the play in the arm bushes, as this has been a recurring failure point. The March 2025 record also noted pitted and scored front brake discs with internal rust, which should be checked for minimum thickness to ensure safe braking performance. Additionally, the light misting on the nearside rear shock absorber noted in 2024 should be monitored to ensure it has not developed into a significant leak. The 2024 failure regarding the SRS warning lamp appears to have been resolved, but the dashboard should be verified for any residual faults during a test drive.