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F832 RWS

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,435 mi
Last recorded121,435 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc83,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF832 RWS
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 121,435 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

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

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 121,435 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

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

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2008 120,493 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 120,493 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 17 Nov 2007 119,426 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 117,633 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

propshaft second support bearing deteriorated.

Fail 17 Nov 2006 117,633 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

propshaft second support bearing deteriorated.

Pass 26 Nov 2005 115,564 miles

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

coolant leaking

fuel tank front mounting bracket corroded.

oil leak

propshaft support bearing deteriorated.

screw in offside front tyre tread.

Fail 25 Nov 2005 115,564 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil leak

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

coolant leaking

fuel tank front mounting bracket corroded.

propshaft support bearing deteriorated.

screw in offside front tyre tread.

Fail 21 Nov 2005 115,561 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

coolant leaking

fuel tank front mounting bracket corroded.

oil leak

propshaft support bearing deteriorated.

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
Full Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc reliability report

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F832 RWS is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F832 RWS, 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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F832 RWS is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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