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B201 EDP

1984 Freight Rover Sherpa

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,962 mi
Last recorded44,962 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB201 EDP
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,962 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,600 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,086 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,301 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,710 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise exhaust co emmissions near limits

main light switch poor operation, feels "sticky" but operates ok

sign of engine oil leak, from petrol pump area,

underbody shows light corrossion in places

Pass 6 Aug 2005 34,399 miles

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

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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B201 EDP is a 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B201 EDP, 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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What year was B201 EDP registered?

B201 EDP is a 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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