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C569 OPM

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa72,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC569 OPM
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2006 100,000 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS&OS rear wheel bearing slightly noisey. †Rear brake pipes rusting. †Front ns&os floor holed. †Exhaust system has some improvised mountings but is secure.

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Odometer inoperative. †

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brakes still require adjustment.

Fail 21 Aug 2006 100,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear brakes require adjustment. †Exhaust system has soom improvised mountings but is secure. †Front ns&os floor is holed.

Pass 28 Jul 2005 96,051 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 96,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front ns and os floor corroding.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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C569 OPM is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa in Green with a 1,994cc 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 C569 OPM, 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 C569 OPM registered?

C569 OPM is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 5 November 1985.

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