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C647 RWV

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,013 mi
Last recorded69,013 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc84,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC647 RWV
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 255 Cc
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,013 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT DOOR STEPS TO INNER SILL PANELS CORRODED WITH AGE. †BOTH SIDES FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED WITH AGE BUT WELDED FROM INSIDE OF VEHICLE.

Pass 21 Dec 2005 100,000 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 10,000 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc?

Based on 1,041 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
736
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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C647 RWV is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 84,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C647 RWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C647 RWV registered?

C647 RWV is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C647 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C647 RWV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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