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HW16 KFL

2016 MG 3

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,385 mi
Last recorded98,385 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW16 KFL
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 98,385 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 98,385 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 80,785 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 67,615 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 67,615 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 67,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn de bonded excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both poor /blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and air freshener ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 53,369 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 43,839 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))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 43,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 38,166 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2020 29,158 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 19,347 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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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HW16 KFL is a 2016 MG 3 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW16 KFL registered?

HW16 KFL is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is HW16 KFL safe to buy?

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