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X21 GMV

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,744 mi
Last recorded63,744 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 GMV
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 63,744 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 63,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible bulb replaced (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible bulb replaced (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 55,819 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 55,819 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 47,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 47,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 37,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2023 37,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 35,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 29,772 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 21,582 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 13,836 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 13,486 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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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X21 GMV is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X21 GMV registered?

X21 GMV is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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