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B12 ODV

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,041 mi
Last recorded72,041 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 ODV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 72,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 72,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to delaminate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to delaminate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 63,227 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 53,126 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 53,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 42,580 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 33,205 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 24,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Dec 2020 24,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 20,392 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 20,389 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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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B12 ODV is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B12 ODV registered?

B12 ODV is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 18 November 2016.

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The MOT history for B12 ODV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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