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VE65 KYR

2016 MG 3

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,794 mi
Last recorded94,794 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE65 KYR
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 94,794 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2025 88,111 miles

Front Coolant leak

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 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2025 88,111 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak

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 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2024 82,645 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,054 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 65,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 52,669 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 52,669 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 42,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 31,560 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 27,516 miles

wheel covers fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 19 Jan 2019 27,516 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

wheel covers fitted wheel nuts not checked

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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VE65 KYR is a 2016 MG 3 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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VE65 KYR is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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