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SJ66 PYZ

2016 MG 3

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,344 mi
Last recorded40,344 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ66 PYZ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 40,344 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated/ corroded at exposed areas (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust corroded throughout (6.1.2 (a))

Floor and chassis corroded throughout

Pass 25 Sep 2024 39,617 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BLADES SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 28,738 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 26,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 26,067 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 22,680 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 19,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 16,773 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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SJ66 PYZ is a 2016 MG 3 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SJ66 PYZ registered?

SJ66 PYZ is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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