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FV16 OFS

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,222 mi
Last recorded78,222 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 OFS
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 78,222 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 71,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes from flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

coolant level low

Pass 22 Jul 2024 63,294 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 55,361 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 49,011 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 42,217 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 42,217 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 36,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,167 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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FV16 OFS 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 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 FV16 OFS registered?

FV16 OFS is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is FV16 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 OFS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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