MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,482 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Coolant leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Play in off side king pin.
Rear tyres low on tread.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust poorly fitted but not insecure
Front and near side rear tyres low on tread
Play in off side king pin
Windscreen in a poor condition
Exhaust poorly fitted but not insecure
Front and near side rear tyres low on tread
Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Play in off side king pin
Windscreen in a poor condition
see checklist 111842
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
see checklist 111842
c.l 46918
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
c.l 46918
c/l 15284
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
c/l 15284
c/l 527567
see checklist 472381
c/l 429576
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 250?
Based on 555 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E40 VGO is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 E40 VGO, 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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What year was E40 VGO registered?
E40 VGO is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 20 August 1987.
Is E40 VGO safe to buy?
The MOT history for E40 VGO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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