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SW16XCJ
2016 MG 3
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1498cc
General Information
- Registration SW16XCJ
- Manufacturer MG
- Model 3
- Year 2016
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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- Expires 29 Aug 2026
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MOT History 11 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11
Total Tests
7
Passes
4
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
13 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 52,507 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 48,858 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2025 12 Jun 202621 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 44,555 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 44,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 41,784 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
10 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 41,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 39,015 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 39,015 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear towards rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 36,524 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2021 12 Jun 202611 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 33,515 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake efficiency only just passable at 16%
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 33,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- hand brake efficiency only just passable at 16%
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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SW16XCJ was registered on 2016-06-13
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