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C218 JWL

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,653 mi
Last recorded62,653 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 25083,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC218 JWL
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 62,653 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 61,434 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,894 miles

Vehicle sits low to o/s.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,610 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 60,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,291 miles

Parcel shelf above foot controls insecure, could obstruct pedal access.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,921 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 59,633 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,633 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,260 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 58,975 miles

battery insecure

slight corrosion to underside

slight lift in king pins

spring hanger bushes slightly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2007 58,560 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 58,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

N/s/r tyre walls cracking.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 58,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 250?

Based on 555 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 19
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 18
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C218 JWL is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 83,033 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C218 JWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C218 JWL is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 2 June 1986.

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