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C697 MVW

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,099 mi
Last recorded59,099 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 35076,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC697 MVW
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,099 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

adv light corrosion evedent on cab outer skins inc top bulk head

Pass 22 Nov 2006 59,098 miles

Battery insecure

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 59,098 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

f/o/s light cover insecure

slight play in f/n/s king pin

windscreen cracked

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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C697 MVW is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 350 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C697 MVW, 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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C697 MVW is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 16 May 1986.

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