CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE65 AVL

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,609 mi
Last recorded42,609 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE65 AVL
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 42,609 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 42,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 38,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 38,720 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 35,384 miles

Front brake pads, wearing thin

Nearside Front brake disc, corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2023 32,631 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 29,734 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 28,855 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,432 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 27,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,828 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
Full MG 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE65 AVL 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 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE65 AVL?

You can check the full history of CE65 AVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE65 AVL registered?

CE65 AVL is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is CE65 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE65 AVL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE65 AVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE65 AVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.