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1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc
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ExpiredMileage
87,352 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear body mounting bolts have movement.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear body mounting bolts have movement.
OSR indicator slightly affects OS brake light
Rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
OSR indicator slightly affects OS brake light
Rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Engine running fast
NS tail light and number plate lamps dim
Propshaft centre bearing loose in mounting
Tail lights slightly illuminate reverse lights
Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine running fast
NS tail and number plate lamps dim.
Propshaft centre bearing loose in mounting
Tail lights slightly illuminate reverse lights
How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc?
Based on 1,041 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B255 XUV is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 63,768 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 255 Cc fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B255 XUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B255 XUV is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 11 February 1985.
Is B255 XUV safe to buy?
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