CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ16 HBB

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,841 mi
Last recorded20,841 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 HBB
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 20,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 19,041 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 19,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has side cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 16,743 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 16,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 14,431 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 9,829 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 9,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 8,460 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
Full MG 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ16 HBB 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 66.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ16 HBB?

You can check the full history of AJ16 HBB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ16 HBB registered?

AJ16 HBB is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AJ16 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 HBB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ16 HBB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ16 HBB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.