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LS16 SPS

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,674 mi
Last recorded60,674 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS16 SPS
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2025 60,674 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 55,599 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 51,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 47,001 miles

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

Nearside Handbrake slow

Pass 4 Dec 2021 41,636 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 37,246 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Foot and handbrake low (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 28,453 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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LS16 SPS is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS16 SPS registered?

LS16 SPS is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is LS16 SPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS16 SPS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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