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PK16 WSL

2016 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,362 mi
Last recorded76,362 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK16 WSL
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 76,362 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 76,075 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 72,078 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pipe leaking under sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 72,043 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pipe leaking under sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 65,800 miles

Door open warning lamp on but all doors closed ok

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 65,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Door open warning lamp on but all doors closed ok

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 58,550 miles

Door open warning lamp on but all doors closed ok

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 58,546 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leak next to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Door open warning lamp on but all doors closed ok

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 48,701 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,115 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,644 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction SMALL STONE CHIP (3.1 (a) (i))

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 WSL is a 2016 MG 3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PK16 WSL registered?

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

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