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G982 WFU

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,100 mi
Last recorded54,100 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG982 WFU
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,100 miles

offside front king pin has slight play

steering slightly stiff

Fail 26 Aug 2008 54,100 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front king pin has slight play

steering slightly stiff

Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,100 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheels arches corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2007 54,100 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches corroded

Front bumper insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2006 54,100 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

offside rear spring shackel worn

Fail 10 Aug 2006 54,100 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

offside rear spring shackel worn

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc?

Based on 1,041 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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G982 WFU is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G982 WFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G982 WFU is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 21 December 1989.

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