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F470 RHU

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,924 mi
Last recorded87,924 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc83,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF470 RHU
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2010 87,924 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 87,924 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 87,150 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 86,119 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

Fail 16 Jan 2008 86,119 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

Pass 13 Mar 2007 84,916 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 84,916 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 24 Mar 2006 83,889 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 83,768 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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F470 RHU is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Cc fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F470 RHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F470 RHU registered?

F470 RHU is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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