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FG16 YDU

2016 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,887 mi
Last recorded49,887 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 YDU
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 49,887 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 49,882 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides More on Inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (More on Inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 40,068 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tpms light on

Pass 6 Apr 2023 26,318 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 26,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative low on air reset tps (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 21,635 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 21,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing and cracks between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 21,134 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 17,897 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 13,241 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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FG16 YDU is a 2016 MG 3 in White 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 FG16 YDU registered?

FG16 YDU is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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