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F611 JJO

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,588 mi
Last recorded94,588 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 25073,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF611 JJO
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 94,588 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 89,757 miles

Corrosion to various body panels

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

gear box mounts worn and saturated in oil

Fail 28 Feb 2012 89,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Corrosion to various body panels

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

gear box mounts worn and saturated in oil

Pass 24 Feb 2011 86,978 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2011 86,915 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 84,286 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 84,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,862 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 79,438 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,414 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 72,073 miles

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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F611 JJO is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F611 JJO, 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 F611 JJO registered?

F611 JJO is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F611 JJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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