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B565 SEL

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,420 mi
Last recorded121,420 miles
Recorded on10 May 2006
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 35071,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB565 SEL
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2006 121,420 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 121,420 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front inner arches badly rusted

fuel tank straps rusty

uplift os kingpin

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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B565 SEL is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 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 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,993 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 350 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B565 SEL, 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 B565 SEL registered?

B565 SEL is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 10 January 1985.

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The MOT history for B565 SEL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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