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D473 OFC

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

89,209 mi
Last recorded89,209 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 25082,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD473 OFC
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2007 89,209 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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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D473 OFC is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 82,958 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 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D473 OFC, 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 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D473 OFC registered?

D473 OFC is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 6 January 1987.

Is D473 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D473 OFC shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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