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WV16 XDC

2016 MG 3

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,845 mi
Last recorded42,845 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 XDC
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 42,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 33,905 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 33,875 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 24,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 19,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Sep 2021 14,514 miles

Front Both front wiper blade rubbers split but still effectively clearing the screen.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in the tread. 2015. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 11,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the outer edge and perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the outer edge and perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a deep cut in the central tread and is perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 11,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the outer edge and perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the outer edge and perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a deep cut in the central tread and is perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 7,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 7,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative On dash. (5.2.3 (h))

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 XDC is a 2016 MG 3 in Yellow 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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What year was WV16 XDC registered?

WV16 XDC is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is WV16 XDC safe to buy?

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