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JAN 472

2016 MG 3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,112 mi
Last recorded52,112 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 472
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 52,112 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 115,145 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 50,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 225/50r17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust sleeve worn

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR Suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 50,732 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 225/50r17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust sleeve worn

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR Suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 96,815 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front exhaust flexi damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 96,794 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front front exhaust flexi damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 46,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 79,300 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 42,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 66,702 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 36,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 53,910 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 53,910 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 31,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,762 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,466 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 23,614 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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JAN 472 is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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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JAN 472 is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 21 October 2016.

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