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F730 WDC

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,290 mi
Last recorded63,290 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF730 WDC
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 63,290 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 May 2021 63,260 miles

General under vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,260 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,260 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 63,260 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering battery panel corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 63,260 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch/bumper area corroded

nearside rear brake drum has oil mist recommend investigation

offside rear back plate has mist of oil suspect rear diff oil seal ?

oil leak

oil mist around injectors and leak off pipes

play in both front king pin joints

rear number plate deteriated but not likely to be misread

Fail 26 May 2015 63,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front inner wheel arch/bumper area corroded

nearside rear brake drum has oil mist recommend investigation

offside rear back plate has mist of oil suspect rear diff oil seal ?

oil leak

oil mist around injectors and leak off pipes

play in both front king pin joints

rear number plate deteriated but not likely to be misread

Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,260 miles

Corrosion around near side front inner wheel arch

Excess grease around king pins

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

Misting of oil seen around injectors

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 63,260 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion around near side front inner wheel arch

Excess grease around king pins

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

Misting of oil seen around injectors

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,041 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,521 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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 Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet corroded slightly

drag link ball joint n/s dust cover split but still prevents dirt

half shaft end seals slight seepage of oil

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of disc pads and drums

Pass 25 May 2011 61,870 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,103 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 60,278 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 19 May 2009 60,278 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,472 miles

slight lift/play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,027 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,771 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 58,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc?

Based on 1,041 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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F730 WDC is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F730 WDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F730 WDC is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 25 July 1989.

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