2022 MG 3 Exclusive NAV VTI-Tech 1.5L Petrol · PF71 UPC

The most recent MOT on 14 January 2026 shows the car passed overall, but the same test recorded a failure for all four front headlamps – neither dipped nor main beam works on either side. This is a safety‑critical defect that must be remedied before the car can be driven legally. The only other recorded defect was in December 2024, when both front brake pads were found to be under the minimum 1.5 mm thickness. That issue was resolved for the 2026 test, as no brake faults were listed then. The pattern therefore shifts from worn front brakes to faulty lighting, rather than a clear deterioration of the same component. Overall the MOT trend appears stable: the car has passed two recent tests, with each failure isolated to a different system. There is no evidence of a progressive decline, but the appearance of a new safety fault suggests that components are reaching the end of their service life and should be inspected promptly. At 42,852 miles for a four‑year‑old vehicle, the mileage averages about 10,700 miles per year – typical for a car of this age. It does not point to excessive hard use, but it also does not guarantee light use; the wear on the brakes in 2024 shows that consumables have been used at a normal rate. Buyers should first check that all four front headlamps operate correctly on both dipped and main beam.