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NU16 PKF

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,705 mi
Last recorded65,705 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 PKF
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 65,705 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Sep 2025 65,703 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% achieved. Min is 16%. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 59,612 miles

Fuel filter case corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2023 54,464 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 49,746 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 49,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,321 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 43,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 39,485 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 39,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,017 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,136 miles

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

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

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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NU16 PKF 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 NU16 PKF registered?

NU16 PKF is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is NU16 PKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU16 PKF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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