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FKE 88C

1986 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,158 mi
Last recorded93,158 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1986 MG B56,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKE 88C
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 93,158 miles

nearside front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated

oil on nearside rear back plate

Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,977 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 92,973 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake pedal slightly spongey

Fail 21 Mar 2013 92,881 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

horn opperates on its own when driven

Pass 21 Mar 2013 92,881 miles

horn opperates on its own when driven

Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,798 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 92,796 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,033 miles

front bump stops missing

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

n/s/r halfshaft seal leaking

play in steering trunions

Fail 23 Mar 2011 92,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

front bump stops missing

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

n/s/r halfshaft seal leaking

play in steering trunions

Pass 15 Mar 2010 91,895 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,689 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 91,685 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 91,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 91,195 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 91,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 90,796 miles

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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FKE 88C is a 1986 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 56,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FKE 88C, 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 40 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FKE 88C registered?

FKE 88C is a 1986 MG B, first registered on 26 March 1986.

Is FKE 88C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKE 88C shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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