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CN16 JLV

2016 MG 3

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,936 mi
Last recorded13,936 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN16 JLV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 13,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Dec 2024 13,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 13,492 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 13,321 miles

Surface corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Pass 26 Apr 2022 12,896 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2021 12,448 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2020 11,452 miles

Front both front wishbone mountings starting to deteriorate

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2019 8,273 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

front wishbone mountings starting to deteriorate

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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CN16 JLV is a 2016 MG 3 in Blue 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 CN16 JLV registered?

CN16 JLV is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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