MOT Status
Mileage
152,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)
Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
battery insecure
corrosion on front and rear brake pipes
front bumper insecure
front floor and front inner wheel arches corroded and holed.
headlamp reflectors de laminating
How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa?
Based on 707 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B438 TCL is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa in Red with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 B438 TCL, 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 B438 TCL registered?
B438 TCL is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 9 January 1985.
Is B438 TCL safe to buy?
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