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DS16 AEG

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,547 mi
Last recorded19,547 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 AEG
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 19,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 17,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 17,650 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 15,991 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 14,454 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 11,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has deep cracking to inner and outer tread no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has deep cracking to outer tread no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has deep cracking to inner and outer tread no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 10,616 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 9,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 7,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 AEG is a 2016 MG 3 in Black 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 DS16 AEG registered?

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

Is DS16 AEG safe to buy?

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