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AE16 ZYR

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,386 mi
Last recorded50,386 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 50,386 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 45,437 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 40,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 33,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 26,538 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 19,680 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 14,642 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 14,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 6,553 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 ZYR is a 2016 MG 3 in Red 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 ZYR registered?

AE16 ZYR is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is AE16 ZYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 ZYR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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