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LF16 OSZ

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,177 mi
Last recorded34,177 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 OSZ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 34,177 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 31,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 28,265 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 25,505 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 22,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera on windscreen. ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 22,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera on windscreen. ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 16,414 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 11,608 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 11,608 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 OSZ 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF16 OSZ registered?

LF16 OSZ is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is LF16 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 OSZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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