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F43 JOD

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Green Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,700 mi
Last recorded84,700 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc83,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF43 JOD
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2019 84,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low + offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced + offside front arch / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating + offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush + offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play + offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroding.

play in front kingpins close to acceptable limits.

roughness in steering box.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 84,700 miles

Free play in steering box close to acceptable limits.

Nearside + offside front inner arch holed / corroded outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Rear Lower cab back corroding.

Nearside Rear chassis leg holed / corroded outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play + offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front flexible brake hose slightly twisted.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer road wheel corroding.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

play in o/s lower drag link end.

play in o/s+n/s/f kingpins

steering box fluid weep.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 84,700 miles

Nearside Front cab floor /back corroding.

Nearside Front floor + inner arch holed / corroded outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit + offside rear outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower drag link end boot deteriorating.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

free play at steering box close to acceptable limits.

fuel tank securing straps corroding.

minor scratches windscreen

play in front anti roll bar bushes.

play in o/s+n/s/f kingpins.

play in o/s/f rear spring eye bush.

roughness in steering system + weep around steering box.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner arches holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

Offside Front Lower drag link end dust cover deteriorating.

play in n/s kingpin.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

possible slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing.

steering box weeping slightly.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 84,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working +offside (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play +offside (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed into master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts into master cylinder (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner arches holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

Offside Front Lower drag link end dust cover deteriorating.

play in n/s kingpin.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

possible slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing.

steering box weeping slightly.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,700 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

free play at steering box on acceptable limits.

n/s beamset pattern slightly poor.

o/s/r reflector damaged.

slight fluid weep around steering box.

slight play in o/s upper+lower drag link ends.

slight play in o/s+n/s/f wheel bearings.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,700 miles

free play at steering wheel close to acceptable limits.(steering box).

front shock absorbers/suspension becoming soft.

handbrake cables corroding/deteriorating.

load valve becoming stiff.

o/s/r reflector damaged.

play in o/s kingpin on acceptable limits.

scratches to windscreen zone A.

slight play in o/s lower drag link end.

slight play in o/s track rod end.

stiffness in steering system.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 84,700 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 Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f tyre perished

slight marks on windscreen o/s/f

Fail 16 Aug 2013 84,700 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f tyre perished

slight marks on windscreen o/s/f

Pass 17 Aug 2012 84,700 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both front brake disc pitted

n/s/f door step holed but not in prescribed area

o/s/r outer tyre wall perished

Pass 9 Jul 2010 84,700 miles

34% imbalance in rear brakes

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat belt stalk cover damaged

dust cover on front drag link split

o/s & n/s floor corrosion

o/s door corrosion

play at steering wheel

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 1 Jun 2010 84,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

bonnet not locking in the closed position

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

drivers seat belt stalk cover damaged

fan belts loose

front drag link end dust cover split

nearside and offside rear outer tyre side walls cracking

offside front floor corrosion- near seat mount

rear brake imbalance- 43%

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,700 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 2 Mar 2007 84,700 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 84,700 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

brake warning lamp flickers on

Pass 25 Jan 2006 84,700 miles

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc?

Based on 1,537 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
860
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 134
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 96
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
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F43 JOD is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Green with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 83,178 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F43 JOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F43 JOD is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 9 February 1989.

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