2020 MG 3 1.5L Petrol · CV20 KMJ

The MG 3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 March 2026 at 24,640 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior passing test on 18 February 2025 also showed a clean sheet. The lone blemish is a failed test logged on 18 February 2025 with no defects recorded, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Overall the vehicle has tracked clean across four years of official testing. Recorded mileage sits low for a 2020 registered car. The 21 February 2024 test captured 15,592 miles, rising to 24,640 by March 2026. That equates to roughly 4,100 miles per year, well under typical use. The sparse record shows no rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps; the car simply covered little ground. Low annual mileage implies lighter wear on drivetrain and suspension components but raises the prospect of prolonged standing periods. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT trail. Standing time can accelerate perishing of suspension bushes, tyres, and brake caliper seizing even when testers flag nothing. Examine brake discs for surface corrosion and check that rear calipers are not binding after storage. Verify the 18 February 2025 failure was a clerical duplicate rather than a concealed defect. Inspect underbody structure for early corrosion and confirm exhaust emissions remain within limits given the light usage pattern.