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D459 EYV

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,469 mi
Last recorded109,469 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 25083,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD459 EYV
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 109,469 miles

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2019 109,466 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 108,803 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 108,462 miles

n/side track rod end boot split but not letting grease out

Pass 20 Jun 2016 107,904 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 107,427 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,333 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 105,094 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 103,646 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 102,911 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 102,198 miles

both track rod ends condition poor

o/side inner sill holed

Pass 26 May 2009 101,179 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 99,300 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 99,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 97,477 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 95,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 92,337 miles

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 250?

Based on 555 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 19
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 18
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D459 EYV is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 83,033 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D459 EYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D459 EYV is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 2 October 1986.

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