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VN16 YZL

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,045 mi
Last recorded83,045 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 83,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 73,725 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 73,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 65,653 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 65,570 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 57,445 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 57,445 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,311 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 49,311 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 41,372 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 34,557 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 34,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 24,833 miles

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

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 YZL 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 61.5%.

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 YZL registered?

VN16 YZL is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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The MOT history for VN16 YZL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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