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313 BFD

1984 Freight Rover Sherpa

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,936 mi
Last recorded1,936 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration313 BFD
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 1,936 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 1,890 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing support bar adrift at chassis (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 100,003 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 98,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,175 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front king pins have slight play in them

Pass 12 Dec 2017 91,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 87,017 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,234 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 79,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 79,477 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 79,398 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,031 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Slight paly in wiper likage

slight oil leak n/s/r hub bearing

Fail 10 Dec 2013 75,031 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Slight paly in wiper likage

slight oil leak n/s/r hub bearing

Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,064 miles

exhaust rattle,o/f track rod boot damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2011 63,921 miles

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

Slight exhaust blow on centre section

Steering box has slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,779 miles

Steering box damp

Pass 17 Dec 2009 54,516 miles

Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corosion o/s/f step

scratches n/s/f screen

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,139 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

coolant leak

engine oil leak

o/s/r hand brake cable slightly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,249 miles

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa?

Based on 707 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
979
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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313 BFD is a 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 70,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 313 BFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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313 BFD is a 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 24 October 1984.

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