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K15 CTB

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,828 mi
Last recorded77,828 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 CTB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 77,828 miles

N/s/r tyre wall perishing + Minor engine oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2025 77,827 miles

Minor engine oil leak

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHING

Fail 19 Aug 2025 77,827 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Minor engine oil leak

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHING

Offside Rear SPARE WHEEL FITTED

Pass 26 Aug 2022 77,699 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 77,696 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 77,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside has surface corrosion covering all components

Pass 19 May 2020 77,120 miles

all brake discs rusty

front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion on underside covering all components

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,056 miles

both front flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

front suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 29 May 2012 76,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 May 2012 76,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 76,482 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,129 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 76,129 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 75,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 70,659 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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K15 CTB is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 73,863 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K15 CTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K15 CTB registered?

K15 CTB is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is K15 CTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K15 CTB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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