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SB66 LBZ

2016 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,835 mi
Last recorded74,835 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB66 LBZ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 74,835 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 71,211 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 71,211 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 70,361 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 67,351 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 67,349 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 59,308 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 59,308 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 34,482 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 on car in parts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 43,480 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 on car in parts (5.2.3 (e))

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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SB66 LBZ is a 2016 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB66 LBZ registered?

SB66 LBZ is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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