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C531 BLJ

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,523 mi
Last recorded73,523 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 35076,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC531 BLJ
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2007 73,523 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 65,572 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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C531 BLJ is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C531 BLJ, 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 C531 BLJ registered?

C531 BLJ is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 19 May 1986.

Is C531 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C531 BLJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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