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C972 WAC

1985 Rover SD1

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,272 mi
Last recorded84,272 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover SD191,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC972 WAC
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 84,272 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 83,849 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,845 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 83,583 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 83,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 83,294 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 82,911 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 81,924 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,637 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,220 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 81,138 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 80,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 79,274 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 78,734 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 78,653 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 78,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 78,136 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 77,897 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 77,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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C972 WAC is a 1985 Rover SD1 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C972 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C972 WAC registered?

C972 WAC is a 1985 Rover SD1, first registered on 20 December 1985.

Is C972 WAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C972 WAC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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