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JTW 420Y

1983 Freight Rover Sherpa

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,350 mi
Last recorded75,350 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa81,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTW 420Y
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2007 75,350 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 75,291 miles

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa?

Based on 707 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
979
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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JTW 420Y is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 81,019 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JTW 420Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JTW 420Y registered?

JTW 420Y is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 23 March 1983.

Is JTW 420Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTW 420Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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