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SA16 TCZ

2016 MG 3

Orange Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,482 mi
Last recorded43,482 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 TCZ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 43,482 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 43,479 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2024 38,407 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 38,404 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2023 34,609 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 34,601 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 27,517 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 21,878 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 20,484 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 16,235 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 10,456 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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SA16 TCZ is a 2016 MG 3 in Orange 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 SA16 TCZ registered?

SA16 TCZ is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 28 May 2016.

Is SA16 TCZ safe to buy?

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