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BJ66 PCV

2016 MG 3

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,357 mi
Last recorded93,357 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 PCV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 93,357 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 81,281 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 81,281 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Broken and delaminated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 69,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 60,682 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 60,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 51,138 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 51,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 39,535 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 39,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,751 miles

Front brake discs are worn on inside edge

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))

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 22 Mar 2019 15,284 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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BJ66 PCV is a 2016 MG 3 in Silver 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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What year was BJ66 PCV registered?

BJ66 PCV is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 15 September 2016.

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