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B247 JWP

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,497 mi
Last recorded49,497 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB247 JWP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 49,497 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 49,462 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 49,209 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,989 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 47,885 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 47,338 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 45,708 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 44,171 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 42,698 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 42,461 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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B247 JWP is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 38,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B247 JWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B247 JWP registered?

B247 JWP is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 4 March 1985.

Is B247 JWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B247 JWP shows 10 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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