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EO16 XVS

2016 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,268 mi
Last recorded23,268 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO16 XVS
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 23,268 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 23,268 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 13,683 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 13,683 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2023 11,997 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms inner rear bushes peeling x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 8,521 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 8,449 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 7,356 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 5,292 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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EO16 XVS is a 2016 MG 3 in White 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 EO16 XVS registered?

EO16 XVS is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is EO16 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO16 XVS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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