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E303 LLR

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,450 mi
Last recorded62,450 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 25075,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE303 LLR
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 62,446 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,435 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,401 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 62,401 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 62,344 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 61,942 miles

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 61,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 61,425 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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E303 LLR is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 75,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E303 LLR, 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 38 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E303 LLR registered?

E303 LLR is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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