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C573 ABA

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,073 mi
Last recorded76,073 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 35071,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC573 ABA
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 76,073 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 75,450 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 75,442 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 74,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 74,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 74,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin slight lift

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin slight lift

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 74,172 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin slight lift

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin slight lift

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,575 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread blocks perished

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 72,566 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread blocks perished

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,993 miles

Corrosion on various suspension components.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on sump and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive on differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 71,993 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on sump and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive on differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 71,989 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on sump and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive on differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,984 miles

Excessive corrosion out side prescribed areas

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sets of front trunions slight play

o/s sun visor loose

Fail 5 Jul 2018 66,847 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sets of front trunions slight play

o/s sun visor loose

Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,128 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,768 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,115 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,792 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,586 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,753 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 59,410 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 57,689 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 56,360 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 54,695 miles

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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C573 ABA is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,993 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 C573 ABA, 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 41 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C573 ABA is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 4 September 1985.

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