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WJ16 FKM

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,096 mi
Last recorded66,096 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 FKM
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 66,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 54,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords benefit of doubt given, that cut has not reached ply cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 42,599 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 29,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light In the door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 20,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 18,603 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 16,802 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 12,887 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 12,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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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WJ16 FKM 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 88.9%.

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 WJ16 FKM registered?

WJ16 FKM is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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