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EF65 LCL

2016 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,573 mi
Last recorded59,573 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF65 LCL
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 59,573 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 55,030 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

front subframe and lower arms have surface rust

Fail 9 May 2025 55,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

front subframe and lower arms have surface rust

Pass 23 Apr 2024 52,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 50,333 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 44,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 39,135 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 34,154 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 30,527 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 30,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 24,856 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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EF65 LCL is a 2016 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF65 LCL registered?

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

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