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F89 SBL

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,950 mi
Last recorded143,950 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 25073,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF89 SBL
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2006 143,950 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 143,896 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

n s dip beam pattern faint

under side of vehicle corroded /skirts valances & lower door edges

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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F89 SBL is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F89 SBL, 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 F89 SBL registered?

F89 SBL is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 22 May 1989.

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