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PF16 NLJ

2016 MG 3

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,702 mi
Last recorded63,702 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF16 NLJ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 63,702 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 62,742 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 62,742 miles

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

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 28 Sep 2023 61,798 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 61,017 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 60,104 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,348 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,328 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,550 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 43,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 42,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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PF16 NLJ is a 2016 MG 3 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PF16 NLJ registered?

PF16 NLJ is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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