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SD66 VMX

2016 MG 3

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,606 mi
Last recorded66,606 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD66 VMX
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 66,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle Corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 3 Dec 2025 66,604 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle Corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Dec 2024 57,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears As Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracking & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear To Front Corroded In Clips As Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 50,130 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just Starting To Wear Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Face Of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 43,954 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 37,281 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2021 37,110 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 29,614 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 29,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 22,603 miles

;plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some testable items

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

Nearside Rear body damage on door

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 VMX is a 2016 MG 3 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VMX registered?

SD66 VMX is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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