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AE16 ZYL

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,658 mi
Last recorded24,658 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZYL
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 24,658 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 24,637 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 23,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to delaminate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks in treads and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to delaminate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks in treads and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 21,877 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 19,604 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 17,113 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 17,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 14,965 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 11,435 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 8,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror ()

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 ZYL is a 2016 MG 3 in Red 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 AE16 ZYL registered?

AE16 ZYL is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is AE16 ZYL safe to buy?

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