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F251 UDD

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,024 mi
Last recorded149,024 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel94,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 UDD
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2024 149,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 147,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2022 147,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre soft

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 146,487 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 145,732 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 145,040 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 143,163 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 140,023 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 136,921 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 134,237 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 132,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 131,384 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 129,475 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 128,855 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 127,072 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 125,724 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 124,077 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 121,035 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 117,436 miles

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
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F251 UDD is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 94,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F251 UDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F251 UDD is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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