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CE66 MXL

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,982 mi
Last recorded43,982 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE66 MXL
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 43,982 miles

Front Subframe corroded

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

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

Rear axle corroded

front suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2025 43,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe corroded

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

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

Rear axle corroded

front suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 37,585 miles

corrosion on front subframe

covers fitted to sills

o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2024 37,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

corrosion on front subframe

covers fitted to sills

o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 30,968 miles

surface corrosion on front subframe

Fail 2 Aug 2023 30,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 27 Jul 2022 23,175 miles

surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 5 Aug 2021 15,800 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 15,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 9,448 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 9,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 7,876 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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CE66 MXL is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CE66 MXL registered?

CE66 MXL is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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