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A604 JHF

1984 Freight Rover Sherpa

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

136,381 mi
Last recorded136,381 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA604 JHF
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 136,381 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 136,306 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure floor corroded (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 135,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 134,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 133,762 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 133,762 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 133,032 miles

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

Rear propshaft u/j slight play...

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 132,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

chassis and floor covered in underseal

Fail 27 Oct 2020 132,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

chassis and floor covered in underseal

Pass 2 May 2019 132,055 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged floor mounted stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 132,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier fractured frame corroded (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged floor mounted stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 130,494 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at pedals (3.6.C.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 129,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Stabilizer bar corroded

Spare wheel cradle corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 129,364 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Stabilizer bar corroded

Spare wheel cradle corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 127,694 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 14 Apr 2016 127,694 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped feeding flexi (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped feeding wheel cylinder (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped feeding flexi (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2015 125,925 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 125,925 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 123,630 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 121,583 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 121,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 May 2012 118,846 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 118,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 115,341 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 115,340 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 114,759 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 114,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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A604 JHF is a 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 A604 JHF, 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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A604 JHF is a 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 21 June 1984.

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