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C278 EMD

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa

Blue Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,600 mi
Last recorded59,600 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa72,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC278 EMD
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,600 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 59,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005
Fail 10 Aug 2005

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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C278 EMD is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa in Blue with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C278 EMD, 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 C278 EMD registered?

C278 EMD is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 19 September 1985.

Is C278 EMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C278 EMD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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