2016 MG 3 1.5L Petrol · DS16 ADU
2016 MG 3 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2016. Recorded mileage 39,571 miles. MOT valid until 14/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG 3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1498cc
DS16 ADU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 39,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DS16 ADU Mileage History
- 28/03/20199,520 mi
- 08/10/201911,174 mi+1,654 mi
- 09/06/202011,552 mi+378 mi
- 10/06/202011,559 mi+7 mi
- 09/06/202115,015 mi+3,456 mi
- 06/06/202219,490 mi+4,475 mi
- 16/06/202324,291 mi+4,801 mi
- 10/06/202429,945 mi+5,654 mi
- 10/06/202429,945 mi
- 09/06/202533,782 mi+3,837 mi
- 09/06/202639,570 mi+5,788 mi
- 11/06/202639,571 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,170 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
DS16 ADU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mg 3 (DS16 ADU) between March 2019 and June 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Fuel pipe union leaking Fuel filter connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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