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D497 LUH

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,990 mi
Last recorded124,990 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc84,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD497 LUH
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 124,990 miles

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis cab both sides corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step holed within 30 cm of seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step holed holed within 30cm of seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached mounting (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both chassis rails corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front has slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear light holders corroded

Steering box leak

rear numberplate holder corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 124,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both front ling pins have play

general underbody corrosion

play in steering box

prop shaft centre bearing has play

Pass 13 Apr 2023 111,737 miles

General corrosion

Both front king pins have play

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

play in steering box

prop shaft centre bearing has movement

Fail 13 Apr 2023 111,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front king pins have play

General corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

play in steering box

prop shaft centre bearing has movement

Pass 10 Jan 2022 111,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O,S,F king pin has slight movement

Fail 15 Dec 2021 111,730 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O,S,F king pin has slight movement

Pass 4 Dec 2020 111,730 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 111,730 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 111,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

inner wings corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2018 111,713 miles

inner wings corroded

o,s, front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 111,713 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification foot well and inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification footwell and inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has movement but not excusive

Rear tyres perishing

n,s,f step corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 111,700 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 111,599 miles

o,s,f inner arch corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2016 111,599 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o,s,f inner arch corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 111,299 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 273,006 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under bounet (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door post (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under bounet (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 111,230 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filter zip tid on both front steps corroded o/s front of cab corroded under bonnet inner wing corroded on o/s o/s rear tyre cracking around edge

Fail 28 Oct 2014 111,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filter zip tid on both front steps corroded o/s front of cab corroded under bonnet inner wing corroded on o/s o/s rear tyre cracking around edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n,s,f and o,s,f king pins have slight lift

o,s,f inner wing and step corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 111,140 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n,s,f and o,s,f king pins have slight lift

o,s,f inner wing and step corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 110,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes slight judder

o,s,f inner arch corroded

o,s,f step corroded

slight play in both king pins

Fail 5 Nov 2012 110,999 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front disk corroded

o,s,f inner arch corroded

o,s,f step corroded

slight play in both king pins

Pass 5 Nov 2011 110,800 miles

both front king pins slight play

stearing box slight weep

Fail 1 Nov 2011 110,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front king pins slight play

stearing box slight weep

Pass 2 Nov 2010 110,570 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cab holed & rusted

pas leak

Pass 13 May 2009 110,750 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear bed corroding and nearside front brake pipe

Fail 11 May 2009 110,750 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear bed corroding and nearside front brake pipe

Pass 10 May 2008 108,532 miles

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

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

corrosion to body back and general corrosion to body panels

corrosion to step area

slight lift and play in nsf and osf king pins

Fail 6 May 2008 108,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

corrosion to body back and general corrosion to body panels

corrosion to step area

slight lift and play in nsf and osf king pins

Fail 8 May 2007 104,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 104,858 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 101,631 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
Full Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc reliability report

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D497 LUH is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 84,388 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 255 Cc fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D497 LUH, 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 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D497 LUH is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 5 December 1986.

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