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C432 HOP

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,871 mi
Last recorded206,871 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa72,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC432 HOP
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2006 206,871 miles

1.0/s front wiper blade split on edge †2.n/s front side reapeater in op †3.slight play in steering coupling †4.front corners and wings corroded and underneath steps †5.engine and gearbox oil leaks

6.surface corrosion on all brake pipes †7.n/s front tyre just on limit †8.slight play in both front king pins †9.slight bind on o/s front brake

Fail 15 Jun 2006 206,870 miles

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

1.o/s front wiper blade split on edge †2.n/s front side repeater in op †3.slight play in steering coupling †4.front corners and inner wings corroded chassis construction † †

5.engine/gearbox oil leaks †6.surface corrosion on all brake pipes †7.n/s front just on limit †8.slight bind on o/s fron tbrake †9.slight play in both front king pins † †

Pass 9 Mar 2006 203,239 miles

1.alternator belt loose †2.wiper blades split on edges †3.long handbrake travel †4.rear diff noisy †5.corrosion on o/s/f underneath step †

6.corrosion on both front wheel arches

Fail 23 Feb 2006 203,209 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1.alternaotr belt loose †2.long handbrake travel †3.front wiper blades split on edges †4.rear diff noisy †5.corrosion on both front wheel arches

6.corrosion on o/s front underneath step †7.play in steering system

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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C432 HOP is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C432 HOP, 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 C432 HOP registered?

C432 HOP is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 12 December 1985.

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