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SOB 89Y

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,653 mi
Last recorded9,653 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOB 89Y
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 9,653 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 8,643 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 7,696 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 7,017 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 6,323 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 5,850 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 5,128 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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SOB 89Y is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SOB 89Y registered?

SOB 89Y is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 19 December 2016.

Is SOB 89Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOB 89Y shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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