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B581 PAJ

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,353 mi
Last recorded138,353 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel75,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB581 PAJ
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 138,353 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 136,251 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 135,155 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 135,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2016 134,159 miles

SLIGHT PLAY ON STUB PINS

SMELL OF DIESEL LEAK NOT FOUND

Pass 23 May 2014 133,571 miles

Battery wires damaged.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroding.

General front wing corrosion.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 132,725 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 132,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

(1)NS inner tyre perished (2)OS seat belt mounting modified (3)One NS tail lamp inop (4)Several areas of corrosion to underbody

Pass 8 Jun 2009 131,457 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 130,977 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 130,235 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 129,357 miles

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
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B581 PAJ is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 75,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B581 PAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B581 PAJ is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 23 April 1985.

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