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SD66 VKJ

2016 MG 3

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,341 mi
Last recorded39,341 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD66 VKJ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 39,341 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Lower Suspension Arms, Nearside and Offside, plus Rear Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Brake Pipe, Middle Section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Thread Section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 39,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sub frame excessively corroded at the are of offside front suspension arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (second part of pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (second part of pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged and cracking on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on rear axle and suspension components

Pass 19 Dec 2024 35,421 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded at spring seat

Fail 17 Dec 2024 35,414 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded at spring seat

Pass 6 Dec 2023 30,471 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 30,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 26,345 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 26,345 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 22,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

side skirts fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 19,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

condition of fuel filter

Pass 19 Dec 2019 16,660 miles

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

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

cover fitted to underside

engine cover fitted

side skirts fitted

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 VKJ is a 2016 MG 3 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SD66 VKJ registered?

SD66 VKJ is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 19 December 2016.

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