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KN66 LFV

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,699 mi
Last recorded68,699 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN66 LFV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 68,699 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 68,696 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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 wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

power steering feels slightly heavy no obvious issues

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 28 Mar 2025 60,752 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 59,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 50,163 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 50,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 47,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 41,342 miles

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

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

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2022 41,260 miles

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

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

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

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 34,888 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,069 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 29,069 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside & Offside 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 24,555 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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KN66 LFV is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KN66 LFV registered?

KN66 LFV is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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