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VO16 UVW

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,637 mi
Last recorded21,637 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 UVW
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 21,637 miles

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

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

TPMS light on dash

Pass 11 Nov 2024 30,328 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 20,308 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

T P M S light stays on dash

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2-5mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 18,691 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 16,348 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 14,463 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 13,071 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 10,131 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 10,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 UVW 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 VO16 UVW registered?

VO16 UVW is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is VO16 UVW safe to buy?

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