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SD66 VLT

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,772 mi
Last recorded61,772 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD66 VLT
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 61,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 61,772 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS lamp on

Pass 24 Jul 2025 56,269 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to flexis are corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel filter corroded .

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes both sides on trailing arm are corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake shoe backing plates are corroded . (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 56,267 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to flexis are corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel filter corroded .

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes both sides on trailing arm are corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake shoe backing plates are corroded . (1.1.21 (e) (i))

TPMS indicates under inflated tyre .

Pass 17 Aug 2024 50,146 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 42,668 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 36,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 30,151 miles

Handbrake performance just met legal requirements of 16%, adjustment or repair required.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner rim. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Handbrake reading low.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner rim. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 24,935 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 24,935 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 17,751 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

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 VLT is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VLT is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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