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P16 SMY

2013 MG 3

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,824 mi
Last recorded87,824 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 MG 339,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 SMY
MakeMG
Model3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 87,824 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 85,162 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 82,572 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 80,202 miles

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

Rear fuel filter corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2023 80,049 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 70,958 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 70,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 67,916 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2020 67,916 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2019 61,737 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,832 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 42,666 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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P16 SMY is a 2013 MG 3 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 39,874 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 13 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P16 SMY is a 2013 MG 3, first registered on 18 October 2013.

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