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DY66 XGS

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,805 mi
Last recorded39,805 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY66 XGS
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 39,805 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 39,795 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (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 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 37,084 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 32,594 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 23,752 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 17,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 15,469 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 13,530 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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DY66 XGS is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGS registered?

DY66 XGS is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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