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B69 COJ

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,285 mi
Last recorded86,285 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 35071,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB69 COJ
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 86,285 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 84,346 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 82,201 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 13 Feb 2010 79,230 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,633 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 74,919 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 72,312 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 72,312 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 70,293 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 70,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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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B69 COJ is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B69 COJ, 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 B69 COJ registered?

B69 COJ is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 23 January 1985.

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