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KVJ 511Y

1983 Freight Rover Sherpa

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,742 mi
Last recorded117,742 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa81,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVJ 511Y
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 May 2015 117,742 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 117,125 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 113,725 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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KVJ 511Y is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 KVJ 511Y, 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 KVJ 511Y registered?

KVJ 511Y is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 6 January 1983.

Is KVJ 511Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVJ 511Y shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KVJ 511Y have outstanding finance?

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