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D709 SKU

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,958 mi
Last recorded73,958 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 35081,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD709 SKU
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 73,958 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 73,893 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 71,583 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 71,574 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 68,381 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 68,128 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 67,106 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 66,806 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350?

Based on 647 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
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D709 SKU is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 81,473 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D709 SKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D709 SKU registered?

D709 SKU is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 7 July 1987.

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