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VU16 WDR

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,496 mi
Last recorded27,496 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 WDR
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 27,496 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 24,931 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 23,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 21,433 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 17,788 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 17,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2021 13,894 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 11,596 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 8,908 miles

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Fail 25 Mar 2019 8,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonding excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonding excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

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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VU16 WDR is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU16 WDR registered?

VU16 WDR is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 9 April 2016.

Is VU16 WDR safe to buy?

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