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M42 RDB

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,419 mi
Last recorded78,419 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 RDB
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 78,419 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 78,419 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 65,357 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 54,361 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones have slight deterioration in the bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 54,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones have slight deterioration in the bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 46,852 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms have deterioration in the bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 39,971 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms have bushes that are starting to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 39,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre faulty and out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms have bushes that are starting to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 33,330 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 29,632 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 29,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 29,407 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 29,407 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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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M42 RDB is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M42 RDB registered?

M42 RDB is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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