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EF65 LCE

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,034 mi
Last recorded60,034 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF65 LCE
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 60,034 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 55,999 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 55,096 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 51,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 47,011 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 42,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 38,901 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 38,901 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 37,334 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 37,334 miles

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

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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EF65 LCE is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF65 LCE registered?

EF65 LCE is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is EF65 LCE safe to buy?

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