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LF16 OSW

2016 MG 3

Orange Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,400 mi
Last recorded124,400 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 OSW
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 124,400 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 116,924 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 116,924 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 99,472 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 99,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 67,541 miles

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

horn

Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,876 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 33,328 miles

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

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 OSW is a 2016 MG 3 in Orange with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF16 OSW registered?

LF16 OSW is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is LF16 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 OSW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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