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B399 EOL

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,005 mi
Last recorded140,005 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc63,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB399 EOL
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2009 140,005 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front step floor sign of corosion

Pass 19 Mar 2008 140,005 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside/ nearside front step sign of corosion

rear chassius rail corosion signs

Fail 19 Mar 2008 140,005 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside/ nearside front step sign of corosion

rear chassius rail corosion signs

Pass 19 Mar 2007 140,008 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 140,005 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 140,005 miles

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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B399 EOL is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B399 EOL, 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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B399 EOL is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 11 July 1985.

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