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F975 JGC

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,009 mi
Last recorded10,009 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 25073,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF975 JGC
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear bumpstop missing

slight play nearside trunion

strong advise corrosion to body

Fail 17 Mar 2009 10,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear bumpstop missing

slight play nearside trunion

strong advise corrosion to body

Pass 27 Mar 2008 100,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

diesel smell under bonnet

engine smoke

nearside front trunion

offside rear bump stop missing

strong advise corrosion to body

Fail 18 Mar 2008 100,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

diesel smell under bonnet

nearside front trunion

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Apr 2007 100,008 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 100,008 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bump stop missing

corrosion to this vehicle front and rear not within 30cm off chassis

rear light lens cracked

slight play in off side front trunion

Pass 3 Apr 2006 10,001 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 100,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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F975 JGC is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F975 JGC, 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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F975 JGC is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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