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F647 JGW

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,014 mi
Last recorded90,014 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 25075,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF647 JGW
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2011 90,014 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 23 Aug 2011 98,804 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Inner Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and rear wheel arches slightly corroded

both rear loading door`s slightly corroded

n/s/f door slightly corroded

tow bar affects view of 1 of the digits on the number plate

Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,861 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 87,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 85,486 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 82,818 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 72,862 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 77,700 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 77,320 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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F647 JGW is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 75,018 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 F647 JGW, 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 38 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F647 JGW is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 3 August 1988.

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