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AJ16 HCC

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,058 mi
Last recorded48,058 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 48,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

T.P.M.S light on

centre exhaust damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2024 38,702 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 38,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 27,896 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 15,775 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 11,004 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 10,995 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 10,381 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 8,657 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 8,656 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AJ16 HCC 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 70%.

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 AJ16 HCC registered?

AJ16 HCC is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 18 August 2016.

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