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SD16 FYU

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,992 mi
Last recorded53,992 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 FYU
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 53,992 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 53,900 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 51,162 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

clutch release bearing noisy

Fail 21 Jan 2025 51,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

clutch release bearing noisy

Pass 23 Jan 2024 45,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2024 45,787 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter at tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 40,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,617 miles

Coolant leak slight leak at corroded pipe on sump ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge advised to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 35,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak slight leak at corroded pipe on sump ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge advised to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 30,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 30,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 28,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,395 miles

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

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 FYU is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SD16 FYU registered?

SD16 FYU is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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