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D227 OOJ

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

446,026 mi
Last recorded446,026 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc85,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD227 OOJ
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 446,026 miles

NO SEAT BELT FITTED TO DRIVERS SEAT

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

Offside 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)

VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE SEATS REMOVED TO HAVE ONLY 16 PASSENGER SEATS. THESE MAY BE REINSTATED ATA LATER STAGE CAUSING VEHICLE TO NOT BE CLASS 5L

Fail 23 Jul 2013 446,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NO SEAT BELT FITTED TO DRIVERS SEAT

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

Offside 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)

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc?

Based on 1,537 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
860
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 134
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 96
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
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D227 OOJ is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 85,953 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 Cc fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D227 OOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D227 OOJ registered?

D227 OOJ is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 11 March 1987.

Is D227 OOJ safe to buy?

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