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EF65 LCW

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,592 mi
Last recorded38,592 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF65 LCW
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 38,592 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 38,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 36,287 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 33,315 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 33,315 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 29,685 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Feb 2023 29,685 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 25,189 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 25,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 21,510 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 18,087 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 14,514 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 LCW is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

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What year was EF65 LCW registered?

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

Is EF65 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF65 LCW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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