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VN16 YZF

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,843 mi
Last recorded37,843 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 YZF
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 37,843 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 37,843 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 35,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 31,418 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 27,554 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 24,119 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 20,148 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 20,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 17,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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VN16 YZF 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 77.8%.

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.

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What year was VN16 YZF registered?

VN16 YZF is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is VN16 YZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 YZF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN16 YZF have outstanding finance?

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