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DY66 XGO

2016 MG 3

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,192 mi
Last recorded81,192 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY66 XGO
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 81,192 miles

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 11 Nov 2024 69,094 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 69,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 60,131 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 60,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 47,462 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 47,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 32,457 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 32,451 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 29,004 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 29,003 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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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DY66 XGO is a 2016 MG 3 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DY66 XGO registered?

DY66 XGO is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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