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SA66 MSX

2016 MG 3

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,807 mi
Last recorded57,807 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA66 MSX
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 57,807 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 50,953 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded / greased.

Central Front Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 43,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust flexi section rattling and slightly deteriorated but intact

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 43,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust flexi section rattling and slightly deteriorated but intact

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 34,249 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 25,949 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 25,948 miles

Windscreen washer not working front and rear (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 21,009 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 14,818 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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SA66 MSX is a 2016 MG 3 in Yellow 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 SA66 MSX registered?

SA66 MSX is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 7 October 2016.

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