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C820 MWV

1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,062 mi
Last recorded53,062 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel75,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC820 MWV
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 53,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 May 2026 53,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 52,596 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 52,174 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 52,174 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 51,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 51,023 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 50,603 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 49,218 miles

slight play steering ram

Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,406 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 48,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,042 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 47,001 miles

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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C820 MWV is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 75,223 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C820 MWV, 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 41 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C820 MWV is a 1985 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 2 August 1985.

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