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PY51 PYE

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,974 mi
Last recorded71,974 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 PYE
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 71,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 64,359 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 54,721 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 54,718 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 44,442 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 34,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO HAS NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 34,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO HAS NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 25,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 25,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 16,577 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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PY51 PYE is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PY51 PYE registered?

PY51 PYE is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 5 September 2016.

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