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J30 DBC

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,231 mi
Last recorded39,231 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 DBC
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 39,231 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 39,231 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 32,555 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 32,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 28,322 miles

bonnet pull handle missing

Fail 17 Apr 2024 28,322 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

bonnet pull handle missing

Pass 19 Apr 2023 24,757 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 22,914 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 22,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 19,830 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer tread areas.

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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J30 DBC is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J30 DBC registered?

J30 DBC is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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