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DS16 ADU

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,571 mi
Last recorded39,571 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 ADU
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 39,571 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

coolant smell in engine bay and stains on radiator

Fail 9 Jun 2026 39,570 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

coolant smell in engine bay and stains on radiator

Pass 9 Jun 2025 33,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Axle corroded

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

TPM light on

Pass 10 Jun 2024 29,945 miles

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

Tpms light on

Fail 10 Jun 2024 29,945 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking Fuel filter connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tpms light on

Pass 16 Jun 2023 24,291 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 19,490 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 15,015 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 11,559 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 11,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 11,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 9,520 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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DS16 ADU is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS16 ADU registered?

DS16 ADU is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DS16 ADU safe to buy?

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