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D877 UJB

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,323 mi
Last recorded85,323 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 25083,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD877 UJB
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,323 miles

Considerable under-body corrosion

Engine oil leak

Exterior body corrosion

General movement in the offside kingpin bushes

Intermittent fault with hazard warning light switch

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.4mm

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.2mm

Slight movement in the nearside kingpin bushes

Some play in the steering box

Some rust front brake pipes

Some under-body component corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,033 miles

Body corrosion

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

General underbody corrosion.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,401 miles

Considerable body, under-body and component corrosion with rust holes to the floor, sills and body.

Considerable play in steering box

Vacuum pipe missing from Carb. to distributor

Fail 30 Aug 2011 80,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Considerable body, under-body and component corrosion with rust holes to the floor, sills and body.

Considerable play in steering box

Vacuum pipe missing from Carb. to distributor

Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,919 miles

Body/floor corroded and holed in places.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 77,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body/floor corroded and holed in places.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Water leak from bottom hose

Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,912 miles

Considerable corrosion to most areas of the front floorpan

Considerable corrosion to some areas of the rear body

Dipstick tube attached to the dipstick

Fail 22 Aug 2009 74,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Considerable corrosion to most areas of the front floorpan

Considerable corrosion to some areas of the rear body

Dipstick tube attached to the dipstick

Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,644 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 72,572 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,170 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 64,974 miles

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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D877 UJB is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 83,033 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 D877 UJB, 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 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D877 UJB is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 10 September 1986.

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