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SD16 FYT

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,196 mi
Last recorded62,196 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 FYT
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 62,196 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 53,237 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 53,237 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 53,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 43,605 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 43,605 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine flter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 35,653 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 35,653 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 28,725 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 28,714 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 23,446 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 20,074 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 20,042 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 17,910 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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SD16 FYT is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD16 FYT registered?

SD16 FYT is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is SD16 FYT safe to buy?

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