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B887 JWP

1985 Austin Metro City X

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,119 mi
Last recorded51,119 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Metro City X32,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB887 JWP
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 51,119 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 49,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 49,880 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 49,787 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 49,787 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 43,465 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 43,465 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,451 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 43,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 43,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 43,263 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 42,471 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,868 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 41,868 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,782 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 41,782 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 41,473 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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B887 JWP is a 1985 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1985 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 32,617 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 Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B887 JWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B887 JWP registered?

B887 JWP is a 1985 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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