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FX16 HDO

2016 MG 3

Orange Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,750 mi
Last recorded20,750 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 HDO
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 20,750 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 20,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 19,790 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 19,786 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 15,785 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 13,366 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 13,363 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 10,451 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 6,159 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 6,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 5,784 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 5,078 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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FX16 HDO is a 2016 MG 3 in Orange with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX16 HDO registered?

FX16 HDO is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is FX16 HDO safe to buy?

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