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D587 GAE

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

42,107 mi
Last recorded42,107 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc85,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD587 GAE
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 42,107 miles

Nearside Rear Outer small cracks in wall

Offside Front drivers step corroded

Offside Rear Inner small cracks in wall

Offside Rear Outer small cracks in wall

Pass 22 Jun 2017 41,379 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 41,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,063 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 41,063 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,393 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,773 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 38,277 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 38,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyres deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

slight oil leak

steering has slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2012 37,501 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,138 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 37,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 20 May 2010 79,675 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 36,560 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 35,924 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 35,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

fuel tank supports poor condition

rear flexi hoses in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,539 miles

corrosion forming on o/s/r brake pipe

front flexi brake pipe ends in poor condition

play in steering box

poor beam pattern from both h/lamps

Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,001 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,511 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dust covers badley split on drag link ends

fuel tank mountings starting to corrode

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside body mount insecure

offside front tyre slightly damaged

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

slight wear top steering column bush

Fail 14 Jun 2006 33,511 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dust covers badley split on drag link ends

fuel tank mountings starting to corrode

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside body mount insecure

offside front tyre slightly damaged

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

slight wear top steering column bush

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc?

Based on 1,537 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
860
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 134
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 96
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 70
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D587 GAE is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 85,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D587 GAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D587 GAE is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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