2017 MG 3 1.5L Petrol · CK17 OMC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 48,470 miles passed with no defects, it followed a failure just three days prior. That failure flagged structural corrosion on the front sub-frame and a faulty offside front windscreen wiper. Although these specific issues were addressed, the recurring nature of failures for minor components suggests the owner only intervenes on the vehicle when strictly necessary to pass the annual inspection. At nine years old, the recorded 48,470 miles represent a low annual usage average of approximately 5,400 miles. This low-intensity driving is consistent with the gaps between tests, such as the 7,000-mile interval between September 2023 and 2024. However, the low mileage appears to have invited age-related degradation, evidenced by the repeated perishing and cracking of the nearside rear tyre across 2022, 2024, and 2025 despite the low distance covered. A buyer must specifically inspect the front sub-frame to ensure the corrosion noted in 2025 has been properly treated and is not progressing to compromise structural integrity. The front suspension also requires scrutiny, as the arm pins and bushes caused a 2024 failure for excessive wear, and these components should be checked for any further play or uneven wear. Given the history of thin front brake pads in 2022, a thorough check of the current friction material and discs is necessary to ensure the calipers have not seized due to the vehicle sitting for long periods.