Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel car check
Is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel reliable? We analysed 649 real MOT tests across 140 vehicles to find out.
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The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and service brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel.
Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 149 | 65.8% | 54,662 | 94,778 | 132,906 |
| 1988 | 116 | 59.5% | 72,358 | 100,000 | 122,710 |
| 1987 | 115 | 55.7% | 57,955 | 92,875 | 111,209 |
| 1986 | 133 | 64.7% | 83,682 | 103,746 | 129,370 |
| 1985 | 88 | 71.6% | 52,174 | 75,223 | 96,304 |
How Long Does a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel Last?
Based on 140 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel vehicles on UK roads.
Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
71.6% MOT pass rate from 88 tests
55.7% MOT pass rate from 115 tests
The best year to buy a used Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel is 1985, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 71.6% across 88 tests. The 1987 model year has the lowest pass rate at 55.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel THIS CAR | 63.3% | 649 | 92,897 mi | 41 yrs |
| Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc | 63.2% | 1,537 | 82,252 mi | 40 yrs |
| Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc | 67.4% | 1,041 | 77,318 mi | 43 yrs |
| Freight Rover Sherpa | 71.6% | 707 | 73,432 mi | 44 yrs |
| Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 | 86.9% | 1,086 | 12,259 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc (63.2% pass rate) and the Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc (67.4% pass rate), the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.3% across 649 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (42 recorded failures), suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (39), and service brake: efficiency below requirements (38). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel owner drives around 774 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel models stay on UK roads for around 41 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.