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A102 BTV

1983 Freight Rover Sherpa

Multi-colour Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,761 mi
Last recorded98,761 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa81,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA102 BTV
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1983
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 98,761 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 98,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 81,187 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,019 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 81,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Nov 2010 80,852 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 80,852 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 77,312 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 77,299 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 18 May 2007 75,070 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 May 2007 75,070 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 69,290 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 69,281 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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A102 BTV is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa in Multi-colour with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 81,019 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 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 A102 BTV, 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 43 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A102 BTV registered?

A102 BTV is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 10 August 1983.

Is A102 BTV safe to buy?

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