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WV16 XCX

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,223 mi
Last recorded48,223 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 XCX
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 48,223 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 48,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 48,166 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 44,051 miles

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

Oil seepage around gearbox area

Pass 11 Nov 2023 40,470 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 36,772 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 32,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 27,396 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 23,241 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 17,130 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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WV16 XCX is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV16 XCX registered?

WV16 XCX is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is WV16 XCX safe to buy?

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