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TWO 231Y

1983 Freight Rover Sherpa

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,069 mi
Last recorded77,069 miles
Recorded on10 May 2006
Typical for 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa81,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWO 231Y
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2006 77,069 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 77,069 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f inner wing corroded out of zone

o/s/f drag link joint dust cover split

o/s/f spring front bush perishing

o/s/f/ inner wing corroded out of zone

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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TWO 231Y is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TWO 231Y, 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 TWO 231Y registered?

TWO 231Y is a 1983 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is TWO 231Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWO 231Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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