2016 MG 3 · 10,490 MOT tests
2016 MG 3 reliability
2016 MG 3s fail 25.7% of first MOT tests, 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 3 years (10,490 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MG 3s: 23.4%)
- 25.7%
- first-time fail rate (all MG 3s: 23.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 39,952
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,490
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.1% of tests fail here (222% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 MG 3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.7%
- Brakes6.3%
- Suspension6.2%
- Lights and electrics5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Steering1.2%
- Seat belts and airbags1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.94%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.54%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.15%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.52%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.5%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.47%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.01%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.12%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.98%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.09%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.55%)
Is a 2016 MG 3 reliable?
2016 MG 3s fail 25.7% of first MOT tests, 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 3 years (10,490 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 MG 3 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.94% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.54% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 MG 3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 MG 3 shows 39,952 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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