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AF66 PFU

2016 MG 3

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,329 mi
Last recorded38,329 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 PFU
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 38,329 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 4 Oct 2024 31,236 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant pipe to heater matrix leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 31,234 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant pipe to heater matrix leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 25,195 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 25,192 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 19,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 15,081 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 15,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 12,200 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 8,744 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 8,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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AF66 PFU is a 2016 MG 3 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF66 PFU registered?

AF66 PFU is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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