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AE16 ZYN

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,754 mi
Last recorded83,754 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 83,754 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 83,648 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 83,640 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 76,813 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 66,141 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 55,789 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chipp (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 51,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 1.8 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slightly play/roughness in steering column bush

Pass 24 Mar 2021 42,911 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,475 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 28,404 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 ZYN 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 90%.

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 ZYN registered?

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

Is AE16 ZYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 ZYN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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