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D733 VRR

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,997 mi
Last recorded54,997 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc85,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD733 VRR
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,997 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 54,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 54,416 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,137 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nail in nearside rear outer tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2016 51,136 miles

Fuel tank insecure front strap corroded (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nail in nearside rear outer tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,250 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 49,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 20 May 2013 46,827 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 May 2013 46,823 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,544 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,642 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,216 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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D733 VRR is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D733 VRR, 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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D733 VRR is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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