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E40 VGO

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,482 mi
Last recorded114,482 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 25082,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE40 VGO
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2013 114,482 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2012 112,166 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 112,166 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 108,809 miles

see checklist 111842

Fail 4 Feb 2011 108,805 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

see checklist 111842

Pass 1 Feb 2010 104,834 miles

c.l 46918

Fail 29 Jan 2010 104,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 100,270 miles

c/l 15284

Fail 20 Jan 2009 100,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 94,888 miles

c/l 527567

Pass 29 Jan 2007 89,393 miles

see checklist 472381

Pass 7 Feb 2006 84,204 miles

c/l 429576

Fail 3 Feb 2006 84,191 miles

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.

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
Full Freight Rover Sherpa 250 reliability report

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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.

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