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B599 DGC

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,606 mi
Last recorded43,606 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 35071,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB599 DGC
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 43,606 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2007 43,606 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,472 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 43,468 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

advise front foot wells corrosion present

advise slight play in king pins

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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B599 DGC is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B599 DGC, 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 B599 DGC registered?

B599 DGC is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 18 March 1985.

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