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AF65 DGE

2016 MG 3

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,794 mi
Last recorded43,794 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 DGE
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 43,794 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 May 2024 41,919 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 41,919 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 38,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 35,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 35,888 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 28,868 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 28,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 22,630 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 22,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 14,838 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 14,822 miles

How Reliable is the MG 3?

Based on 143,683 MOT tests across 20,731 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,878
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
20,731
On UK Roads
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AF65 DGE is a 2016 MG 3 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 34,138 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The MG 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF65 DGE registered?

AF65 DGE is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is AF65 DGE safe to buy?

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