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AK16 FTY

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,299 mi
Last recorded97,299 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 FTY
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 97,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 91,807 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 91,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/damage exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 81,404 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just made minimum requirement (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 70,963 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 70,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut damaged in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed small cuts in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed small cut/damage in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges 0mm and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at wear limit + edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine coolant low

Pass 22 Mar 2022 60,245 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed damaged/cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 60,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner rear bush pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. inncorrect (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner rear bush pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed damaged/cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 50,489 miles

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

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

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 32,943 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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AK16 FTY 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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AK16 FTY is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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