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K15 GLW

1998 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,029 mi
Last recorded58,029 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 GLW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 58,029 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 57,928 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 24 Jun 2025 47,565 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 47,424 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 46,969 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 46,719 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 46,042 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 45,731 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 45,609 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,306 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,220 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,158 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,461 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,389 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,277 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,049 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,876 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 41,876 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,770 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,666 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 39,646 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake discs corroding on inner face more on offside

Pass 17 Mar 2007 36,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre brake light not working

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 GLW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 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 GLW, 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 28 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 GLW registered?

K15 GLW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K15 GLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K15 GLW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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