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WX16 XZR

2016 MG 3

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,823 mi
Last recorded35,823 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 XZR
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 35,823 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between tread /damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre showing inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished/splitting [2016] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMs illuminated

Pass 23 Apr 2025 30,323 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 4 Apr 2024 22,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 22,629 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 21,211 miles

o s f link boot perished-

Pass 7 Jul 2020 18,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 17,521 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 17,521 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible both front coil springs not located on the stops (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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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WX16 XZR is a 2016 MG 3 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WX16 XZR registered?

WX16 XZR is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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