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WJ16 FKV

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,331 mi
Last recorded58,331 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 FKV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 58,331 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 51,774 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 51,767 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 47,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 47,591 miles

Central Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 34,486 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weekend

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged on sidewall but not core (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 28,238 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 26,366 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre cracked / perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2020 24,839 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 24,839 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 21,203 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 FKV is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FKV registered?

WJ16 FKV is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is WJ16 FKV safe to buy?

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