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HW16 KFN

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,715 mi
Last recorded98,715 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW16 KFN
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 98,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative warning possibly on due to ABS/ESP issue (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel filter very corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel has significant camber relative to opposite wheel, slight play felt through strut.

Offside Fluid coating area from front sub frame to rear axle. No visible leaks from fuel system.

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 92,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter in bad condition

Fail 3 Mar 2025 92,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter in bad condition

Pass 1 Mar 2024 81,467 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 81,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 70,655 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Ns and Os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 KFN is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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HW16 KFN is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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