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B383 BGL

1984 Freight Rover Sherpa

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2006
Typical for 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa70,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB383 BGL
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2006 99,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B383 BGL is a 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 B383 BGL, 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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B383 BGL is a 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 1 December 1984.

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