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B12 LWR

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,597 mi
Last recorded37,597 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 35076,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 LWR
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 37,597 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 37,314 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 37,296 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low readings (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 35,454 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 32,439 miles

Steering system slightly rough steering goes tight when turning (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 32,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough steering goes tight when turning (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 20,969 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 20,847 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 20,485 miles

Nearside Front door step support corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,991 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slower (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight lift in both king pins

Pass 19 May 2015 14,629 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 12,309 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 9,833 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,162 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 5,813 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 4,188 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 2,738 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 1,222 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 2 miles

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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B12 LWR is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 76,077 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 B12 LWR, 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 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B12 LWR is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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