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B863 CTL

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

84,775 mi
Last recorded84,775 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa72,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB863 CTL
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2006 84,775 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

all four tyres have metal in them.

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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B863 CTL is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 72,770 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 B863 CTL, 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 41 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 B863 CTL registered?

B863 CTL is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B863 CTL safe to buy?

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