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DY16 XPT

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,449 mi
Last recorded110,449 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 XPT
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2026 110,449 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken Broken at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 94,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 77,723 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 57,961 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 57,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 43,210 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 35,320 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 27,789 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 23,159 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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DY16 XPT is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY16 XPT registered?

DY16 XPT is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 7 May 2016.

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