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PK16 WRV

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

116,487 mi
Last recorded116,487 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK16 WRV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 116,487 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 6 Jun 2024 103,406 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS AND SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 103,394 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 103,387 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 91,330 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 91,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 79,766 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 79,757 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 76,581 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfresh ()

Fail 29 May 2020 65,218 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfresh ()

Pass 15 May 2019 49,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2019 49,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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PK16 WRV is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK16 WRV registered?

PK16 WRV is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is PK16 WRV safe to buy?

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