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D18 DAT

2016 MG 3

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,328 mi
Last recorded18,328 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 DAT
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 18,328 miles

Rear Rear axle corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 18,328 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 16,932 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 15,039 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 14,285 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 12,780 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 11,455 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 10,711 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 8,892 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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D18 DAT is a 2016 MG 3 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D18 DAT registered?

D18 DAT is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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The MOT history for D18 DAT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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