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White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,498 cc

L31 KTLMOT history

L31 KTL is a white petrol MG 3 first used on 25 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 67,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

L31 KTL white MG 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MG 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
67,247 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 KTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 KTL was last recorded at 67,247 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,246 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,247 miles
  • 2024 – 60,734 miles
  • 2023 – 50,776 miles
  • 2022 – 41,806 miles
  • 2020 – 34,220 miles
  • 2019 – 27,030 miles
  • 2018 – 23,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,247 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,247 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    67,247 miles
    Test number
    144576830978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail67,246 miles (+6,512)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,246 miles
    Test number
    292602713828
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass60,734 miles (+68)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,734 miles
    Test number
    333706360221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail60,666 miles (+9,890)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,666 miles
    Test number
    261505767768
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass50,776 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,776 miles
    Test number
    457558830816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail50,775 miles (+2,118)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,775 miles
    Test number
    173759942694
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded Bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass48,657 miles (+94)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,657 miles
    Test number
    655287772511
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail48,563 miles (+6,757)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,563 miles
    Test number
    273979062995
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass41,806 miles (+7,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,806 miles
    Test number
    321162408762
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass34,220 miles (+7,190)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    34,220 miles
    Test number
    834780635691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,030 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    27,030 miles
    Test number
    754076967502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,996 miles (+3,803)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,996 miles
    Test number
    206573503739
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass23,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,193 miles
    Test number
    917578009958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 KTL

Does L31 KTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 KTL is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 KTL?
The MOT on L31 KTL is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 KTL done?
L31 KTL was recorded at 67,247 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,920 miles a year.
Has L31 KTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 KTL has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 KTL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L31 KTL find?
L31 KTL passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked; offside front upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked.

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