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FCA 218S

1998 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,258 mi
Last recorded88,258 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 MG B24,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCA 218S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2017 88,258 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,966 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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FCA 218S is a 1998 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FCA 218S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 28 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FCA 218S registered?

FCA 218S is a 1998 MG B, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is FCA 218S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCA 218S shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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