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C845 EGL

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,006 mi
Last recorded82,006 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa72,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC845 EGL
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2006 82,006 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 82,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

floor under cab very rusty

n/s rear lens repaired

Pass 13 Jun 2005 81,878 miles

advise. corrosion in both door steps.

Fail 13 Jun 2005 81,878 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise. corrosion in both door steps.

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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C845 EGL is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa in Red with a 1,700cc 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 C845 EGL, 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 C845 EGL registered?

C845 EGL is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C845 EGL safe to buy?

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