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E71 KTC

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,769 mi
Last recorded83,769 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 25082,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE71 KTC
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2022 83,769 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal torn (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front spot lamp glass smashed and sharp likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded and holed (outside the prescribed area)

Oil leak, but not excessive on the gearbox rear propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering very stiff

Pass 22 Sep 2021 83,400 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 83,005 miles

play in steering box

Fail 8 Jul 2020 83,005 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

play in steering box

Pass 9 Jul 2018 83,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 83,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 82,990 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,958 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,909 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 82,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

excessive corrossion at both sides front inner wing sections outside prescribed areas

front shock absorbers have limited dampening effect

Fail 26 Oct 2013 82,839 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrossion detected nearside front door sill outside prescibed area

corrossion detected nearside front inner wing outside prescibed area

corrossion detected offside front door sill outside prescibed area

corrossion detected offside front inner wing outside prescibed area

corrossion detected offside front wing

fog lamp fading to white

nearside front Windscreen wiper just clear the windscreen effectively

offside front Windscreen wiper just clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 26 Oct 2013 82,839 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrossion detected nearside front door sill outside prescibed area

corrossion detected nearside front inner wing outside prescibed area

corrossion detected offside front door sill outside prescibed area

corrossion detected offside front inner wing outside prescibed area

corrossion detected offside front wing

fog lamp fading to white

nearside front Windscreen wiper just clear the windscreen effectively

offside front Windscreen wiper just clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

center bearing rubber perishing

steering heavy

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2010 82,104 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2010 82,104 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2009 81,406 miles

slight lift in nearside and offside kingpins

some blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 18 May 2009 81,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in nearside and offside kingpins

some blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 22 Apr 2006 80,594 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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E71 KTC is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 E71 KTC, 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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E71 KTC is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 19 October 1987.

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