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EU16 ZLV

2016 MG 3

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,366 mi
Last recorded22,366 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 ZLV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 22,366 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 21,879 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 19,939 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 17,696 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 16,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in "A" zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 16,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in "A" zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 15,601 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 15,003 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 11,421 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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EU16 ZLV is a 2016 MG 3 in Grey 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 EU16 ZLV registered?

EU16 ZLV is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is EU16 ZLV safe to buy?

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