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C961 WAC

1985 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,061 mi
Last recorded118,061 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC961 WAC
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 118,061 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 117,792 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 117,543 miles

Lateral play in both rear wheels

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear mudguard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 117,533 miles

Fuel system component leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Lateral play in both rear wheels

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear mudguard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 117,209 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both, nearside excessive ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 117,209 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both, nearside excessive ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 116,773 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 116,101 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 115,437 miles

Offside Offside handbrake low effort

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play on nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Apr 2018 115,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Offside handbrake low effort

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play on nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2017 114,665 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 114,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 114,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 113,123 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 112,532 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 112,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 110,623 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 109,486 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 108,564 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 107,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 106,977 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 105,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 105,092 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2007 102,525 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both headlamps showing signs of condensation not affecting beam pattern

Pass 30 Jan 2006 102,324 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rover SD1?

Based on 8,363 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 405
Steering rack gaiter split 340
parking brake recording little or no effort 278
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 265
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C961 WAC is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1985 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 91,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover SD1 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C961 WAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover SD1 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 41 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C961 WAC registered?

C961 WAC is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 20 December 1985.

Is C961 WAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C961 WAC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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