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VO16 UVS

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,166 mi
Last recorded15,166 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 UVS
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 15,166 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut sidewall

both sides front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2024 13,596 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 11,079 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 11,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower 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 (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 8,841 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 7,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 6,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 5,179 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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VO16 UVS is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO16 UVS registered?

VO16 UVS is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is VO16 UVS safe to buy?

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