CarVerify

Free Car Check

B203 CHJ

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

Blue Petrol 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

54,841 mi
Last recorded54,841 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 35071,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Freight Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB203 CHJ
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc
View full Freight Rover Sherpa 350 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2006 54,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

body condition poor corrded worn out

bonnet wont open

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350?

Based on 647 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Full Freight Rover Sherpa 350 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B203 CHJ is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,993 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 350 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B203 CHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B203 CHJ?

You can check the full history of B203 CHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B203 CHJ registered?

B203 CHJ is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 14 May 1985.

Is B203 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B203 CHJ shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B203 CHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B203 CHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.