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B131 XYO

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,575 mi
Last recorded57,575 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 35071,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB131 XYO
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 57,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 57,575 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 57,575 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 57,575 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,575 miles

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

corrosion to inner wings

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 8 May 2018 57,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to inner wings

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,575 miles

Front o/s and n/s king pin slight play

Front power steering box slight seep

Oil leak ()

diff oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2017 57,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front o/s and n/s king pin slight play

Front power steering box slight seep

Oil leak ()

diff oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,575 miles

both number plates

corrosion on front brake discs borderline

corrosion on rear body

corrosion on rear chassis rails

corrosion on step sills

oil leak

underside corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2015 57,575 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

both number plates

corrosion on front brake discs borderline

corrosion on rear body

corrosion on rear chassis rails

corrosion on step sills

oil leak

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion to front of both front wheel arches, but not within prescribed areas

windscreen retaining rubber split in corners

Fail 10 Sep 2014 57,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion to front of both front wheel arches, but not within prescribed areas

windscreen retaining rubber split in corners

Pass 21 May 2013 57,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis is generally in a rusty condition

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 7 May 2013 57,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis is generally in a rusty condition

Front brake pads in poor condition

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 56,531 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 56,531 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 56,523 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,137 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 56,109 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear shock absorbers, upper and lower bushes worn.

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted.

n/s/f inner wing corroding.

steering box damp.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 55,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 55,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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B131 XYO is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,993 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 350 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B131 XYO, 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 41 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B131 XYO is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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