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B342 COJ

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,775 mi
Last recorded76,775 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2006
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa72,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB342 COJ
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2006 76,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

the nearside door step panel is weakened by corrosion.

the offside wiper blade is partly split.

Fail 2 Feb 2006 76,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

the nearside door step panel is weakened by corrosion.

the offside wiper blade is partly split.

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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B342 COJ is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa in White with a 2,000cc 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 B342 COJ, 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 B342 COJ registered?

B342 COJ is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 27 March 1985.

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