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GL16 YAA

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,730 mi
Last recorded88,730 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 YAA
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 88,730 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,966 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 75,376 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 59,507 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,352 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,838 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 40,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 36,576 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 36,576 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,544 miles

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

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

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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GL16 YAA is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL16 YAA registered?

GL16 YAA is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is GL16 YAA safe to buy?

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