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LF16 OSV

2016 MG 3

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,265 mi
Last recorded11,265 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 OSV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 11,265 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 9,735 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 8,288 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 6,767 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 6,767 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 5,840 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 4,880 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 4,388 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 3,596 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 3,596 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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LF16 OSV is a 2016 MG 3 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF16 OSV?

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What year was LF16 OSV registered?

LF16 OSV is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is LF16 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 OSV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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