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BN16 DTF

2016 MG 3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,619 mi
Last recorded66,619 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 DTF
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 66,619 miles

Brake pipes corroded underneath protective coating

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 66,619 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipes corroded underneath protective coating

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 61,734 miles

Fuel filter badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on inner face and requires attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on inner face and requires attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 56,656 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,814 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 51,944 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 46,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe x1 corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,837 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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BN16 DTF is a 2016 MG 3 in White 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 BN16 DTF registered?

BN16 DTF is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BN16 DTF safe to buy?

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