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C486 ABU

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,679 mi
Last recorded88,679 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 35076,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC486 ABU
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 88,679 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front lights reflectors (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,953 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 87,908 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,818 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,760 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,657 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 87,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,303 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 86,995 miles

offside front and offside inner rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 30 May 2008 86,373 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 86,123 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 85,473 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 May 2005 84,406 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 84,367 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Upper Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350?

Based on 647 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
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C486 ABU is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 76,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C486 ABU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C486 ABU registered?

C486 ABU is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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