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MA16 MLU

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,813 mi
Last recorded42,813 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 MLU
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 42,813 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 42,812 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid reservoir slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 39,422 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 39,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 34,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 34,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 30,520 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 29,391 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 25,507 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 25,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 21,867 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 17,928 miles

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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MA16 MLU is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA16 MLU registered?

MA16 MLU is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 7 April 2016.

Is MA16 MLU safe to buy?

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