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D678 BLL

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,118 mi
Last recorded126,118 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel92,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD678 BLL
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 126,118 miles

PLAY IN BOTH KING PINS

PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Fail 25 Nov 2013 126,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

BATTERY TRAY HOLE/CORRODED VARIOUS

PLAY IN BOTH KING PINS

PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 29 Nov 2012 125,919 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 125,899 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 121,926 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

PLAY IN STEERING MECH

Fail 18 Nov 2011 121,880 miles

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

PLAY IN STEERING MECH

Pass 22 Nov 2010 116,723 miles

BOTH N/S/R TYRES PERISHING ON SIDE WALLS

PLAY IN STEERING

Pass 19 Nov 2009 112,220 miles

CORROSION UNDER VAN VARIOUS

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

O/S/R INNER TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

VARIOUS TYRES PERISHING ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 17 Nov 2008 108,969 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 108,933 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 104,547 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 104,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 99,483 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 99,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
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D678 BLL is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.7% with a typical mileage of 92,875 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D678 BLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D678 BLL is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 9 February 1987.

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