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SJ16 SOT

2016 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,569 mi
Last recorded63,569 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 SOT
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 63,569 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 59,005 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 54,679 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 53,327 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 51,420 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 33,296 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 33,296 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 19,470 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 19,293 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 15,683 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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SJ16 SOT is a 2016 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SJ16 SOT registered?

SJ16 SOT is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is SJ16 SOT safe to buy?

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