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C310 OJH

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa

Multi-colour Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,060 mi
Last recorded63,060 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa72,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC310 OJH
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 63,060 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 81,879 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 61,198 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 61,198 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 60,217 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 58,620 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,550 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusty and slightly leak

Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,543 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

center and rear exhaust section rusty and slightly leak

steering box oil very slightly leak

Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,493 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

engine oil slightly leak

rear exhaust box slightly leak

steering box slightly leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,457 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,288 miles

both front brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

both front seat mechanisms are slightly worn

corrosion below the nearside battery

slight dampness around the steering box

slight free play at wheel

slight lift from both front king pins

slight play from both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,102 miles

corrosion below the nearside battery

dampness around the steering box

free play at wheel approx 50mm

front seat mechanisms are slightly worn

slight lift is front king pins

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,930 miles

both front seat mechanism's/runners are slightly worn

corrosion under nearside battery

dampness around the steering box

free detected at wheel, approx 50-55mm

slight lift from front king pins

Fail 8 Apr 2013 57,930 miles

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

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

approx 50-55mm free play at wheel

both front seat mechanism's/runners are slightly worn

corrosion under nearside battery

dampness around the steering box

oil leaks from gearbox and engine

slight lift from both front king pins

Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,900 miles

dampness around the steering box

free play at wheel approx 55mm

front seat runners slighty worn

reverse lights not working

slight leak from tail shaft seal

slight play in both front wheel bearings/kingpins

verious engine oil leaks

Fail 23 Mar 2012 57,900 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

dampness around the steering box

free detected at wheel approx 55mm

front seat runners are slightly worn

gear lever pops out of gearbox sometimes when selecting gears

oil leaks

reverse lights inop

slight leak from prop shaft seal

slight play in both front wheel bearings/king pins

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside battery tray corroded

slight wear in steering box

Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,666 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,439 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust emissions co% content near to limit at idle

Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,374 miles

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust front silencer mounting rubber split

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2007 55,393 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust front silencer mounting rubber split

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2006 54,343 miles

steering box drop link ball joint boot split

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

front exhaust mounting rubber perished

front number plate deteriorated

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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C310 OJH is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa in Multi-colour with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C310 OJH, 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 C310 OJH registered?

C310 OJH is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 12 December 1985.

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