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MM16 TUW

2016 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,655 mi
Last recorded71,655 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM16 TUW
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 71,655 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 65,257 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 61,861 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 57,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

chip on windscreen

inline fuel filter corroded

nsf and osf wishbone rear bushes worn

osf tyre rubber deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2023 57,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose lower bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

chip on windscreen

inline fuel filter corroded

nsf and osf wishbone rear bushes worn

osf tyre rubber deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2022 55,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer/cracking in between tread

Tpms light on

Pass 14 Oct 2021 51,958 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Passenger front wiper split

Fail 7 Oct 2021 51,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Original clip holding bulb missing. Bulb secured with another clip or pin not very secure (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Passenger front wiper split

Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,752 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2020 47,752 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2019 46,195 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 46,195 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 46,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to pull out slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 46,150 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to pull out slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 46,134 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Radiator - possible leak - signs of coolant - lower

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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MM16 TUW is a 2016 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MM16 TUW registered?

MM16 TUW is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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