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RK65 XTE

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,707 mi
Last recorded17,707 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK65 XTE
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 17,707 miles

Front Front subframe & other suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Reflector slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2025 16,944 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))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 16,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 15,164 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 14,333 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 14,247 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2021 12,876 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 11,478 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 7,908 miles

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

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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RK65 XTE 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK65 XTE registered?

RK65 XTE is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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