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NNV 27Y

1983 Freight Rover Sherpa

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,765 mi
Last recorded159,765 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa81,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNV 27Y
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 159,765 miles

Offside step panel to inner wing corroding.

Fail 29 May 2015 159,765 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside step panel to inner wing corroding.

Pass 21 May 2014 159,608 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 159,517 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 May 2013 159,517 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 159,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 159,323 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 158,935 miles

Bonnet has some corrosion.

Centre prop bearing rubber support's deteriating.

Slight play and some noise in the front nearside wheel bearing.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 158,935 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 158,782 miles

Both doors have slight corrosion along the door bottoms.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 20 Apr 2010 158,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Both doors have slight corrosion along the door bottoms.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Apr 2009 158,014 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Prop shaft centre rubber mount's deteriating.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 157,880 miles

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

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

Some noise on front nearside wheel bearing.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 157,880 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Some noise on front nearside wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 157,429 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 157,429 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 157,066 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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NNV 27Y is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 NNV 27Y, 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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NNV 27Y is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 22 July 1983.

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