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WF16 XDS

2016 MG 3

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,532 mi
Last recorded69,532 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 XDS
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 69,532 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 67,670 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 67,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY = heavily perished and cracked !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on, but not obviously malfunctioning

Fail 26 Jun 2024 67,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separating and arm is heavily corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separating and arm is heavily corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY = heavily perished and cracked !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on, but not obviously malfunctioning

Pass 29 Jun 2023 66,380 miles

t,p,m,s. warning light on [at time of testing]

Fail 29 Jun 2023 66,379 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front o/s outer tyre wall showing deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front n/s outer tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

t,p,m,s. warning light on [at time of testing]

Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front n/s inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front n/s outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressure indicator warning light on [at time of testing]

Pass 28 Jun 2021 63,217 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 62,280 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 62,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 51,955 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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WF16 XDS is a 2016 MG 3 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WF16 XDS registered?

WF16 XDS is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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