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C472 YTR

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,000 mi
Last recorded51,000 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2005
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa72,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC472 YTR
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2005 51,000 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center prop mounting in poor condition

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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C472 YTR is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C472 YTR, 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 C472 YTR registered?

C472 YTR is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 25 November 1985.

Is C472 YTR safe to buy?

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