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1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel?
Based on 649 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F423 LRA is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 350 Diesel fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F423 LRA, 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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F423 LRA is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 1 June 1989.
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