2015 MG 3 1.5L Petrol · DU15 KPP

The MG 3 stands roadworthy per the latest DVSA examination on 24 February 2026 at 72,120 miles, which returned a pass with no defects logged. The maintenance profile across the available five-year history reads as stable, interrupted only by a failed test on 25 February 2025 at 67,138 miles that curiously listed no defects, then a clean pass on 5 March 2025 at 67,223 miles. No recurring mechanical faults or advisories appear in the record. Odometer readings show typical use for an eleven-year-old hatchback. The car covered 53,319 miles at the 1 March 2023 test, rose to 60,492 by 27 February 2024, and reached 67,223 by 5 March 2025, equating to roughly 6,500 to 7,200 miles annually. The final jump to 72,120 miles by February 2026 reflects a slightly reduced yearly rate near 4,900 miles. A mere 85 miles separated the anomalous February 2025 fail from the March 2025 pass, indicating the owner addressed whatever administrative or unrecorded issue promptly. The sparse, defect-free ledger suggests conscientious basic upkeep rather than deferred maintenance. A clean MOT trail does not remove the need for a physical inspection of age-related wear components. The buyer should scrutinise front suspension bushes and rear coil springs for fatigue, and measure brake disc thickness and caliper operation given the vehicle's 72,120 miles. The tester noted no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, but MG 3 bodies can harbour rust at sill seams and suspension mounts; a workshop ramp check is warranted. Tyre tread depth, sidewall condition, and wiper blade fitness deserve verification as minor consumables the annual test may pass despite marginal state. The absence of advisories implies no flagged mechanical risk, yet prudent pre-purchase checks expose hidden wear that paper records cannot capture.