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G860 FOM

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

203,043 mi
Last recorded203,043 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc83,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG860 FOM
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2006 203,043 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery insecure

cab floors and steps corroded

chassis and front inner wings are corroded

engine burning oil slightly

nearside seat not present

oil leak

slight play in steering u/j

windscreen scratched

Fail 5 Apr 2006 203,043 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

chassis corroding

diff oil leak

oil leak

slight wear in steering u/j

windscreen scratched

Fail 28 Mar 2006 202,888 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

side ramps may cause injury to third party due to projection

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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G860 FOM is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 350 Cc fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G860 FOM, 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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G860 FOM is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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