MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Under side corroded
Various brake pipes corroded
Various suspension pipes corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Under side corroded
Various brake pipes corroded
Various suspension pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Austin Metro V/plas Auto?
Based on 876 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
RSF 1V is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas Auto in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Austin Metro V/plas Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 36,849 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 V/plas Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RSF 1V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro V/plas Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Metro V/plas Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RSF 1V?
You can check the full history of RSF 1V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was RSF 1V registered?
RSF 1V is a 1983 Austin Metro V/plas Auto, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is RSF 1V safe to buy?
The MOT history for RSF 1V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RSF 1V have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RSF 1V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.