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C31 WDG

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,694 mi
Last recorded136,694 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel103,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC31 WDG
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 136,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 136,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 136,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side marker light not working

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 136,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side marker light not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 136,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 135,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight play in both front king pins

Pass 27 Nov 2020 133,504 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 131,938 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 131,730 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 131,496 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 131,490 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 May 2012 131,490 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 131,273 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 130,892 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 130,206 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 130,205 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

canter prop shaft mounting inscurs

Fail 5 Jun 2008 129,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 129,370 miles

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

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
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C31 WDG is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 103,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C31 WDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C31 WDG registered?

C31 WDG is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 25 March 1986.

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