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A309 FRA

1984 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,518 mi
Last recorded52,518 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa 35065,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA309 FRA
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,518 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,433 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,412 miles

Nearside Rear trye outter just starting to crack

slight oil leak< suspect top fill tube

Pass 20 Jun 2015 52,332 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 52,136 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 51,758 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 51,347 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 51,360 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350?

Based on 647 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
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A309 FRA is a 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 65,859 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A309 FRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A309 FRA is a 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 27 June 1984.

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