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D816 KNE

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Cream Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,987 mi
Last recorded92,987 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 25082,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD816 KNE
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 92,987 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 92,987 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

corrosion under both front wheel arches

passenger sill corroded

play felt at steering wheel

Fail 28 Jul 2020 92,987 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

corrosion under both front wheel arches

passenger sill corroded

play felt at steering wheel

Pass 4 Dec 2018 92,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

air filter loose

both sills corroded

corrosion under front wheel arches

front brake pipes corroded

play felt at steering wheel

Fail 9 Nov 2018 92,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both sills corroded

corrosion under both front wheel arches

drivers front tyre perished

front brake pipes corroded

passenger wiper starting to split

play felt at steering wheel

Pass 20 Oct 2017 92,987 miles

drivers front tyre perished

fluid around drivers rear brake drum

passenger wiper starting to split

play felt at steering wheel

play in both front wheel bearings

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

both rear tyres perished

both sills corroded

corrosion under both front wheel arches

Fail 16 Oct 2017 92,987 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering link arm (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both rear tyres perished

both sills corroded

corrosion under both front wheel arches

drivers front tyre perished

fluid around drivers rear brake drum

passenger wiper starting to split

play felt at steering wheel

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,987 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 92,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm front (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm rear (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Rear universal joint on propshaft worn excessively

Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,987 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 92,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 59,187 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,865 miles

o/s & n/s lift in king pins

Fail 19 Jan 2010 55,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

req front number plate

Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,816 miles

req front number plate

Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,761 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 54,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 52,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 51,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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D816 KNE is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Cream with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D816 KNE, 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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D816 KNE is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 20 January 1987.

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