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GF16 UOA

2016 MG 3

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,817 mi
Last recorded48,817 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 UOA
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 48,817 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 48,817 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 44,266 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 44,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 39,225 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 34,098 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 33,913 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2019 21,042 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 21,041 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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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GF16 UOA is a 2016 MG 3 in Grey 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 GF16 UOA registered?

GF16 UOA is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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