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YW65 FCG

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,999 mi
Last recorded68,999 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW65 FCG
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 68,999 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 66,874 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 61,202 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 61,202 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,216 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 50,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 44,881 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 44,880 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 38,064 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 24,597 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 24,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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YW65 FCG 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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What year was YW65 FCG registered?

YW65 FCG is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is YW65 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW65 FCG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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