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A28 SHM

1983 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,757 mi
Last recorded150,757 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc110,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 SHM
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 150,757 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 150,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 149,749 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 149,366 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 148,931 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 148,522 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 147,884 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 147,432 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 146,610 miles

Rear all 4 rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2016 145,814 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 145,130 miles

prop shaft worn

Pass 29 Oct 2014 144,566 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 Oct 2013 143,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 9 Oct 2013 143,499 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2012 142,822 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 142,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 141,414 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 140,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 139,370 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 139,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 137,810 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 136,405 miles

corrosion outside prescribed areas

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc?

Based on 1,041 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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A28 SHM is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 110,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A28 SHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A28 SHM registered?

A28 SHM is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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