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DU16 DVC

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,906 mi
Last recorded14,906 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 DVC
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 14,906 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 11,022 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 11,000 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 10,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 10,600 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 10,583 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 9,315 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking at outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking at outer tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 7,961 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 6,829 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 5,623 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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DU16 DVC is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU16 DVC registered?

DU16 DVC is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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