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B205 UNB

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa

Blue Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

285,309 mi
Last recorded285,309 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa72,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB205 UNB
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2006 285,309 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 285,302 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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B205 UNB is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa in Blue with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 72,770 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 B205 UNB, 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 41 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 B205 UNB registered?

B205 UNB is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 6 March 1985.

Is B205 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B205 UNB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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