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B104 XUV

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,382 mi
Last recorded57,382 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc63,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB104 XUV
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,382 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front offside body mounting slightly corroded

offside front step slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2008 57,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front body floor excessive corrosion.

offside front step excessive corrosion.

rear plate damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2007 57,379 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 57,379 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 57,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rear foot brake +hand brake lower effort than offside,combined efforts passed †

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc?

Based on 1,041 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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B104 XUV is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 63,768 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 255 Cc fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B104 XUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B104 XUV registered?

B104 XUV is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 10 January 1985.

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