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CBM 566X

1982 Freight Rover Sherpa

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,962 mi
Last recorded53,962 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa50,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBM 566X
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 53,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 53,132 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,568 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 50,125 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 49,740 miles

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 49,740 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 49,711 miles

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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CBM 566X is a 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CBM 566X, 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 44 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CBM 566X?

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What year was CBM 566X registered?

CBM 566X is a 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 28 June 1982.

Is CBM 566X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBM 566X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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