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B731 BVV

1984 Freight Rover Sherpa

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,462 mi
Last recorded38,462 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB731 BVV
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,462 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 38,462 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 36,665 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 34,784 miles

Corrosion under both batteries

Fail 12 May 2017 34,776 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Corrosion under both batteries

Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underbody has slight corrosion in places

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,467 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,728 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,058 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 29,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,523 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,613 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 24,278 miles

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa?

Based on 707 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
979
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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B731 BVV is a 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 70,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B731 BVV, 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 42 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 B731 BVV registered?

B731 BVV is a 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 7 August 1984.

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