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D727 VRR

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,049 mi
Last recorded55,049 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc80,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD727 VRR
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,049 miles

Both front inner cab steps slight corrosion

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside front inner arch corroded.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 55,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Both front inner cab steps corroded.

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion around scuttle panel

corrosion on both sill steps

gearbox oil leak

nearside front brake hose ferule corroded

nearside washer poor

offside front brake hose ferule corroded

various corrosion to underbody

Fail 14 Apr 2008 53,764 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

corrosion aqround screen

corrosion at both steps

gear oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,467 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 53,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 53,276 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 53,273 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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
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D727 VRR is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 80,038 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 D727 VRR, 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 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D727 VRR is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 17 March 1987.

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