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KJ16 AFZ

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,149 mi
Last recorded64,149 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 AFZ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 64,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 53,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 43,353 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 34,610 miles

Near side rear off side rear rubber starting to perish

Fail 3 Aug 2022 34,610 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Near side rear off side rear rubber starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2021 27,363 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 27,363 miles

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 22,195 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 14,939 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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KJ16 AFZ is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KJ16 AFZ registered?

KJ16 AFZ is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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