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C652 SGU

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa

Multi-colour Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,708 mi
Last recorded92,708 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa72,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC652 SGU
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1985
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2018 92,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing Blade and arm missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel carrier fractured (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Body generally in poor condition

Both king pins have slight lift

Offside Front Floor not fully secure Wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward spring hanger mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2016 88,061 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play both king pins have lift (2.2.B.1g)

o/s/r wheel brg, noisey

Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,031 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,509 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,214 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,038 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,699 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,507 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,723 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 59,723 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,458 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 57,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 55,704 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 53,992 miles

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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C652 SGU is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa in Multi-colour with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C652 SGU, 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 C652 SGU registered?

C652 SGU is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 18 October 1985.

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