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B286 KWV

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,982 mi
Last recorded45,982 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 35071,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB286 KWV
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,982 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,762 miles

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

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

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

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 Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

offside front footstep slightly corroded

rear brake imbalance

Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,751 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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 Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

offside front footstep slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,403 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

rear brake imbalance

Fail 17 Apr 2007 41,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,018 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,376 miles

oil leak

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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B286 KWV is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B286 KWV, 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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What year was B286 KWV registered?

B286 KWV is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B286 KWV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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