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YY16 XBD

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,173 mi
Last recorded59,173 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 XBD
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 59,173 miles

Nearside Front top bush has slight play

Offside Front top bush has slight play

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 52,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 36,638 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,207 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 14,483 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 12,575 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 10,831 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 10,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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YY16 XBD is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY16 XBD registered?

YY16 XBD is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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