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KUS 943Y

1982 Freight Rover Sherpa

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,076 mi
Last recorded76,076 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2006
Typical for 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa50,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUS 943Y
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2006 76,076 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 76,076 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KUS 943Y is a 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,346 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KUS 943Y, 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 44 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 KUS 943Y registered?

KUS 943Y is a 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 29 November 1982.

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