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Yellow · Petrol · 2017 · 1,498 cc

S3 XRLMOT history

S3 XRL is a yellow petrol MG 3 first used on 30 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 42,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

S3 XRL yellow MG 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MG 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
42,244 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Jun 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XRL was last recorded at 42,244 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 4,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,310 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,934 miles
Average per year
5,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,244 miles
  • 2024 – 37,310 miles
  • 2023 – 31,616 miles
  • 2022 – 25,847 miles
  • 2021 – 20,101 miles
  • 2020 – 14,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,244 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 22 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,244 miles (+4,934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    42,244 miles
    Test number
    343714582887
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass37,310 miles (+5,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    37,310 miles
    Test number
    944553510923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass31,616 miles (+5,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    31,616 miles
    Test number
    287597539687
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass25,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    25,847 miles
    Test number
    182742357692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail25,847 miles (+5,746)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,847 miles
    Test number
    346527704677
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  6. Pass20,101 miles (+5,470)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    20,101 miles
    Test number
    458128928207
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass14,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    14,631 miles
    Test number
    607427208899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    787981401784
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about S3 XRL

Does S3 XRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XRL is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 XRL?
The MOT on S3 XRL is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 XRL done?
S3 XRL was recorded at 42,244 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,499 miles a year.
Has S3 XRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XRL has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 XRL 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 S3 XRL find?
S3 XRL passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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