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A113 JEM

1984 Freight Rover Sherpa

Beige Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

25,853 mi
Last recorded25,853 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA113 JEM
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,853 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 25,849 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,849 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,614 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 25,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

coolant leaks <header tank ,water pipe at rear of engine, water pipe from bottom of rad to housing leaking>

hand brake cable rubbing on old prop uj mount

lower column bush\bearing has play in it, no reference can be found for failuer critiria

Fail 10 Feb 2009 25,611 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,340 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front chassis rusty

offside rear tyre cracking

panels behind front wings corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2008 24,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,956 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 23,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside step corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2006 23,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,552 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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A113 JEM is a 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa in Beige with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 A113 JEM, 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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A113 JEM is a 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 13 April 1984.

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