MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,483 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa?
Based on 707 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C301 FDW is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 72,770 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C301 FDW, 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 41 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 C301 FDW registered?
C301 FDW is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 8 August 1985.
Is C301 FDW safe to buy?
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