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G657 XHK

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,372 mi
Last recorded88,372 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc83,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG657 XHK
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 88,372 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,177 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under cab...weak (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

beavertail gusset/flitches welding weak

corrosion forming on underside/components

fuel tank strap corroded

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,008 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

general wear steering and suspension

play steering and suspension

recovery body fitted and chassis modified

slight grabbing rear brakes (unloaded)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 86,295 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2013 85,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all road tyres worn to 4.m.m.

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 84,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 84,112 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 84,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brakes fail as per results sheet

Pass 23 Oct 2010 83,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front discs slightly scored

Pass 17 Oct 2009 82,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 80,884 miles

wiper rubber sliught tear on l/hand

Pass 3 Nov 2007 78,939 miles

rear axle leak

screen stone chipped

Pass 18 Nov 2006 77,545 miles

Front disc worn

Screen stone chipped

Wipers split

Pass 5 Nov 2005 76,012 miles

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
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G657 XHK is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G657 XHK, 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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G657 XHK is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 17 September 1989.

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