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AY66 YWG

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,946 mi
Last recorded154,946 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 YWG
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 154,946 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 139,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush starting to come away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 120,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch end of pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake drum to hose pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake drum to hose pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 120,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch end of pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake drum to hose pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake drum to hose pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 105,616 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 105,616 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working loose connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,008 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 53,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner and 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner and 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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AY66 YWG is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY66 YWG registered?

AY66 YWG is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 17 December 2016.

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