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B949 HFW

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,598 mi
Last recorded137,598 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB949 HFW
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 137,598 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 137,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 125,345 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 125,341 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 132,557 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 130,662 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 130,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 250?

Based on 555 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 19
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 18
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B949 HFW is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B949 HFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 41 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B949 HFW is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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