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CF16 LFZ

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,494 mi
Last recorded61,494 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 LFZ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,494 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 50,858 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 46,954 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush delaminating (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear bushes deteriorated but no excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 42,393 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 42,391 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin early replacement required offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 36,533 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 30,471 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 24,029 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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CF16 LFZ is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CF16 LFZ registered?

CF16 LFZ is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is CF16 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF16 LFZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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