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C194 OVH

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

58,000 mi
Last recorded58,000 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc91,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC194 OVH
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,000 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 58,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OSR Bump Stop Missing

Fail 22 Feb 2011 58,000 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,001 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 58,000 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,000 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 58,000 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,180 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 67,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc?

Based on 1,537 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
860
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 134
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 96
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
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C194 OVH is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 91,481 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 Cc fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C194 OVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C194 OVH is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 8 July 1986.

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