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D789 LUG

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,075 mi
Last recorded176,075 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD789 LUG
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 176,075 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion offside step area.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Oil leaks.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 176,075 miles

Both side repeaters dirty, borderline.

Engine oil leak.

Lower bodywork in poor condition.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 175,942 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front outer door handle broken.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 175,938 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front outer door handle broken.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 174,543 miles

Both batteries insecure.

Crack in nearside mirror.

Engine oil leaks.

Lift on nearside king pin.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 174,543 miles

Both batteries insecure.

Crack in nearside mirror.

Engine oil leaks.

Lift on nearside king pin.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 170,960 miles

as previously listed

Fail 21 Jun 2007 170,940 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 167,219 miles

Lift on nearside king pin.

Uneven rear brake application,borderline.

Fail 22 Jun 2006 167,218 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Lift on nearside king pin.

Uneven rear brake application,borderline.

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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D789 LUG is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D789 LUG, 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 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D789 LUG is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 14 July 1987.

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