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B712 VVH

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,005 mi
Last recorded35,005 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc63,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB712 VVH
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,005 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 35,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 34,638 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 34,635 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

chassis and cab heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2005 32,050 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 32,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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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B712 VVH is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol 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 B712 VVH, 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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B712 VVH is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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