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WJ16 FKO

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,341 mi
Last recorded57,341 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 FKO
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 57,341 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn and tracking out 195/55r 16 87v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 50,418 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 44,429 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 44,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge. 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 37,737 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 37,735 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 31,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 29,071 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 29,071 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 26,643 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 26,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 23,197 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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WJ16 FKO is a 2016 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

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What year was WJ16 FKO registered?

WJ16 FKO is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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