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CO09 LAM

2016 MG 3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,744 mi
Last recorded81,744 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO09 LAM
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 81,744 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 81,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 126,494 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 126,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 78,066 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 106,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.2mm and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 106,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.2mm and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 68,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Aug 2023 90,522 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 90,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 56,602 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 14 Sep 2022 73,487 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 44,871 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 44,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 63,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 35,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 56,079 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 24,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 24,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 42,594 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 19,711 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 19,711 miles

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

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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CO09 LAM is a 2016 MG 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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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CO09 LAM is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 6 June 2016.

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