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E42 NDD

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,199 mi
Last recorded57,199 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2005
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 25075,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE42 NDD
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2005 57,199 miles

corrosion offside step

general non structural corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2005 57,199 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

corrosion offside step

general non structural body corrosion

screen wash jet insecure

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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E42 NDD is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E42 NDD, 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 E42 NDD registered?

E42 NDD is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E42 NDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E42 NDD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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