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C263 GOF

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,607 mi
Last recorded92,607 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel75,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC263 GOF
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 92,607 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering box has slight leak of oil.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 90,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 90,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2005

Slight leak on steering box

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
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C263 GOF is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 75,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C263 GOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C263 GOF registered?

C263 GOF is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 13 August 1985.

Is C263 GOF safe to buy?

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