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FV65 PTX

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,964 mi
Last recorded58,964 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 PTX
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 58,964 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 58,959 miles

Offside Rear Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking from petrol filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2025 53,461 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 53,461 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 46,345 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 39,290 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 33,832 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 33,832 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 27,546 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Feb 2020 22,452 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 14,752 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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FV65 PTX is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV65 PTX registered?

FV65 PTX is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is FV65 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV65 PTX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV65 PTX have outstanding finance?

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