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G137 HBV

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

45,299 mi
Last recorded45,299 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2005
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG137 HBV
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2005 45,299 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2005 45,295 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350?

Based on 647 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
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G137 HBV is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G137 HBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G137 HBV is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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