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RK16 TPZ

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,413 mi
Last recorded55,413 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 TPZ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 55,413 miles

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

Headlamp Switch Operation Poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 54,891 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 54,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 47,903 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

TPM light is 'ON' indicating a fault

Fail 24 Feb 2022 47,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

TPM light is 'ON' indicating a fault

Pass 3 Mar 2021 43,433 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,594 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 41,579 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 31,719 miles

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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RK16 TPZ is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RK16 TPZ registered?

RK16 TPZ is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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