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CA66 NLC

2016 MG 3

Orange Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,395 mi
Last recorded58,395 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA66 NLC
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 58,395 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 54,145 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 54,145 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 45,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 40,301 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 40,301 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside inner / outer and Nearside outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 34,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat Belt Not Checked Due to Baby Seat Fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2022 34,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat Belt Not Checked Due to Baby Seat Fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 25,876 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 21,165 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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CA66 NLC is a 2016 MG 3 in Orange 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 CA66 NLC registered?

CA66 NLC is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 December 2016.

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