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F164 SEV

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,580 mi
Last recorded43,580 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 25073,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF164 SEV
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 43,580 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 43,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear light lens damaged

slight wear in nearside front king pin

Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,918 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 41,918 miles

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

BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK †FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/FRONT KINK PIN

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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F164 SEV is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 73,232 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 F164 SEV, 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 37 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 F164 SEV registered?

F164 SEV is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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