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CU66 VPE

2016 MG 3

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,428 mi
Last recorded90,428 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU66 VPE
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 90,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front rocker cover gasket leaking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 90,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre losing air 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front rocker cover gasket leaking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 78,672 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 78,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 72,463 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 72,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 67,562 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,986 miles

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

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

body damage o/s/f

Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,007 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,165 miles

body damage o/s/f

Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,091 miles

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

body damage o/s/f

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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CU66 VPE is a 2016 MG 3 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU66 VPE registered?

CU66 VPE is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is CU66 VPE safe to buy?

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