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BG66 LRK

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

75,215 mi
Last recorded75,215 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 LRK
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 75,215 miles

Front Coolant leak Engine area ()

Rear Axel corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2025 75,215 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in subframe needs welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak Engine area ()

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 65,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 56,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low (2.1mm) and worn on both tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low (2.7mm) and slightly worn on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 56,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush detached from bush housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush detached from bush housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low (2.1mm) and worn on both tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low (2.7mm) and slightly worn on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 50,415 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wash not working

Pass 10 Sep 2021 40,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 32,054 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 20,834 miles

Nearside Front 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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BG66 LRK is a 2016 MG 3 in Black 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 BG66 LRK registered?

BG66 LRK is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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