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A4 VJP

2016 MG 3

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,602 mi
Last recorded48,602 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VJP
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 48,602 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 47,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 45,366 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 43,384 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 40,343 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 40,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush in arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 36,311 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 36,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 32,633 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 22,630 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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A4 VJP is a 2016 MG 3 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A4 VJP registered?

A4 VJP is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is A4 VJP safe to buy?

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