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GX16 WSV

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,396 mi
Last recorded51,396 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 WSV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 51,396 miles

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

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 4 Sep 2025 45,249 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 37,046 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 34,024 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 30,778 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 24,324 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 24,324 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 16,989 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 11,031 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 11,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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GX16 WSV 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 GX16 WSV registered?

GX16 WSV is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is GX16 WSV safe to buy?

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