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BL66 KNF

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,327 mi
Last recorded46,327 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 KNF
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 46,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 46,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 44,355 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 39,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 37,650 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 37,650 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2022 37,543 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sections leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 33,098 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 28,976 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 24,701 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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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BL66 KNF is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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BL66 KNF is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 21 December 2016.

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