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TDP 679Y

1983 Freight Rover Sherpa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,308 mi
Last recorded47,308 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa81,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDP 679Y
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 47,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 47,121 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 46,918 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,903 miles

Body has slight corrosion Heavily under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 46,895 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower 1/4 panel shackle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower 1/4 panel shackle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill spring eye area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner sill/step area has some corrosion

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch /chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner sill/step area has some corrosion

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front propshaft missing

Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,863 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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TDP 679Y is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TDP 679Y, 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 TDP 679Y registered?

TDP 679Y is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 18 January 1983.

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