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D279 GYM

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,412 mi
Last recorded79,412 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc80,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD279 GYM
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 79,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 78,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 77,435 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,257 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 76,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,208 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,905 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,364 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,423 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread pattern

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Fail 15 Aug 2013 73,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread pattern

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,337 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,035 miles

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc?

Based on 1,041 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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D279 GYM is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 80,038 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D279 GYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D279 GYM is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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