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A770 XOB

1984 Freight Rover Sherpa

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,209 mi
Last recorded7,209 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA770 XOB
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 7,209 miles

play in o/s/f kingpin

slight play in steering box

Fail 18 May 2012 7,202 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in o/s/f kingpin

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 May 2011 5,474 miles

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Fail 19 May 2011 5,466 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 May 2010 3,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2007 3,890 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 3,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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A770 XOB is a 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A770 XOB, 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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A770 XOB is a 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 24 February 1984.

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