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YP16 CVR

2016 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,871 mi
Last recorded93,871 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 CVR
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 93,871 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 93,544 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 77,113 miles

Headlamp switch slightly loose in side lamp position

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 64,006 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 64,002 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewalls cracked/split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,547 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2.0mm advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 33,537 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,376 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 20,516 miles

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

all 4x tyres cracking in tread

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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YP16 CVR is a 2016 MG 3 in Black 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.

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What year was YP16 CVR registered?

YP16 CVR is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is YP16 CVR safe to buy?

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