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NV16 KNS

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,364 mi
Last recorded67,364 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV16 KNS
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 67,364 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2x pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline excessive (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 56,228 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear where clips are (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 48,985 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 48,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb issue (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,503 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 30,542 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 26,798 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 22,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 20,029 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 20,026 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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NV16 KNS is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV16 KNS registered?

NV16 KNS is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is NV16 KNS safe to buy?

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