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NRP 634Y

1983 Freight Rover Sherpa

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

188,399 mi
Last recorded188,399 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa81,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRP 634Y
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 188,399 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 108,084 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 108,084 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 107,760 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 107,760 miles

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

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 104,768 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 104,738 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 102,048 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 101,962 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 99,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,275 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 96,382 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2009 94,933 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 94,819 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 93,770 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 93,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NRP 634Y is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NRP 634Y, 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 NRP 634Y registered?

NRP 634Y is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 13 April 1983.

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The MOT history for NRP 634Y shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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