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AE16 ZXW

2016 MG 3

Orange Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,994 mi
Last recorded24,994 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZXW
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 24,994 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 24,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 15,054 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 11,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 8,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 7,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 6,332 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 5,521 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 4,067 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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AE16 ZXW is a 2016 MG 3 in Orange with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE16 ZXW registered?

AE16 ZXW is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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