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WG16 LJE

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,881 mi
Last recorded57,881 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 LJE
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 57,881 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 51,546 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 51,545 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 45,747 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 42,677 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 39,365 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 36,454 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 34,126 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 29,998 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 29,998 miles

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

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

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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WG16 LJE 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 70%.

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 WG16 LJE registered?

WG16 LJE is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is WG16 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 LJE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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