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MV66 ZXZ

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,568 mi
Last recorded46,568 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV66 ZXZ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 46,568 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2024 42,434 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2023 40,632 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 37,979 miles

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 34,146 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 34,144 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 31,889 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 31,884 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2019 28,858 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush peeling but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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MV66 ZXZ is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MV66 ZXZ registered?

MV66 ZXZ is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 6 September 2016.

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