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D729 MOF

1986 Freight Rover Sherpa

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,858 mi
Last recorded69,858 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD729 MOF
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2009 69,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

n/s o/s front inner wing holed and corroded/ not within perscribed area

n/s o/s rear tyres slightly perished

n/s o/s steps holed and corroded / not within perscribed area

n/s rear bump stop missing

n/s seatbelt slightly scagged

o/s front tyre on 2mm tread depth

o/s rear light lense slightly cracked

o/s rear tyre slighly low on outer edge

slight play in n/s o/s front spring shackle bushes

slight play in n/s o/s kingpins

Pass 4 Oct 2008 66,037 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 128,076 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 118,512 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 107,398 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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D729 MOF is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D729 MOF, 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 40 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 D729 MOF registered?

D729 MOF is a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D729 MOF safe to buy?

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