CarVerify

Free Car Check

WRP 941W

1981 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 2597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,003 mi
Last recorded88,003 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1981 Rover SD175,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationWRP 941W
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 88,003 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 88,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 87,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight movement detected at steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2008 87,613 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight movement detected at steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2007 86,604 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 85,890 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 85,890 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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
Full Rover SD1 reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WRP 941W is a 1981 Rover SD1 in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 75,426 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 Rover SD1 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WRP 941W, 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 45 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WRP 941W?

You can check the full history of WRP 941W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WRP 941W registered?

WRP 941W is a 1981 Rover SD1, first registered on 2 April 1981.

Is WRP 941W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRP 941W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WRP 941W 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 WRP 941W. 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.