MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is F89 SBL safe to buy?
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