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EO16 XVY

2016 MG 3

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,543 mi
Last recorded70,543 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO16 XVY
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 70,543 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 70,543 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 58,402 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 49,418 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 49,412 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside front, 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 40,628 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 28,811 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 28,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 18,394 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 4,891 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 XVY is a 2016 MG 3 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XVY registered?

EO16 XVY is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is EO16 XVY safe to buy?

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