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AO16 OYF

2016 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,575 mi
Last recorded76,575 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 OYF
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 76,575 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative CONSTANT AMBER LIGHT

Fail 14 Oct 2025 76,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative CONSTANT AMBER LIGHT

Pass 17 Oct 2024 64,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 54,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 45,677 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))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes craking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front wiper blades split at ends

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 36,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 36,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 30,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 30,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 26,258 miles

both number plates poor condition

n/s/r tyre sidewalls marked (appears to be driven flat ) advise new tyre

o/s/r foot and handbrake effort lower

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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AO16 OYF is a 2016 MG 3 in White 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.

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AO16 OYF is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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