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D517 GFH

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Brown Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,307 mi
Last recorded91,307 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 25082,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD517 GFH
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2006 91,307 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 91,307 miles

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

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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D517 GFH is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Brown with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D517 GFH, 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 D517 GFH registered?

D517 GFH is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D517 GFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D517 GFH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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