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D719 PVM

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

91,000 mi
Last recorded91,000 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc85,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD719 PVM
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 91,000 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 91,000 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 91,000 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

battery inscur

Pass 15 Oct 2010 90,177 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 90,175 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 90,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 89,244 miles

both front tyres small splits

Fail 16 Jul 2009 89,242 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres small splits

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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D719 PVM is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 Cc fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D719 PVM, 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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D719 PVM is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 14 July 1987.

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