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SD66 VLY

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,749 mi
Last recorded52,749 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD66 VLY
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 52,749 miles

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))

rear hand brake just meet performoce test

Fail 7 Aug 2026 52,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

rear hand brake just meet performoce test

Pass 18 Aug 2025 49,405 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 41,191 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2023 29,521 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 25,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 25,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms light illuminated.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 17,531 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 17,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

tpms light illuminated.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 11,667 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 8,203 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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SD66 VLY is a 2016 MG 3 in Black 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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What year was SD66 VLY registered?

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

Is SD66 VLY safe to buy?

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