1985 Austin Metro City X 1.0L Petrol · B887 JWP
1985 Austin Metro City X (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 51,119 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN METRO CITY X
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B887 JWP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 51,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B887 JWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Austin Metro City X (B887 JWP) between September 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
B887 JWP Mileage History
- 16/09/202449,880 mi
- 16/09/202449,880 mi
- 11/09/202551,119 mi+1,239 mi
Average of roughly 1,258 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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