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SE65 XXZ

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,669 mi
Last recorded74,669 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE65 XXZ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 74,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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 2 Jul 2024 72,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 63,310 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 63,310 miles

Road wheel fixing missing All wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 54,276 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 52,966 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 35,677 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 24,923 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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SE65 XXZ is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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.

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What year was SE65 XXZ registered?

SE65 XXZ is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 23 February 2016.

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