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HJ16 PLO

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,033 mi
Last recorded86,033 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 PLO
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 86,033 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 80,619 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 76,229 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 67,690 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 59,048 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 49,340 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 37,156 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,510 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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HJ16 PLO is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ16 PLO registered?

HJ16 PLO is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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