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SD66 VGC

2016 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,289 mi
Last recorded71,289 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD66 VGC
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 71,289 miles

coolant leak

front tyres badly feathered on inner edges

fuel filter corroded

various suspension components undersealed

Fail 24 Jul 2026 71,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at offside front (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant leak

front tyres badly feathered on inner edges

fuel filter corroded

various suspension components undersealed

Pass 3 Dec 2024 70,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2023 60,400 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 44,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 32,026 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water pipe under sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 21,808 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 21,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 15,143 miles

Nearside Rear sidewall slight damage due to tyre being under inflated inner and outer

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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SD66 VGC is a 2016 MG 3 in White 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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SD66 VGC is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 19 December 2016.

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