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D899 YDO

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,296 mi
Last recorded21,296 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc85,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD899 YDO
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2023 21,296 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush not secured in mounting bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 20,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 20,403 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 19,927 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 19,927 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 19,195 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 19,181 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2014 19,019 miles

both front door steps corroding, (outside specified area)

chips on windscreen

diesel drips on pump underside but not leaking

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

nsf spring rear bush worn with slight play

osr inner tyre cracking and cut

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight cut in osf track rod end boot, but not allowing ingress

slight play and lift in both front king pins

Pass 18 Nov 2013 17,590 miles

Alternator belt splitting.

Both door step backs corroded outside perscribed area.

Chips in wind screen.

Fuel pump slightly damp with diesel.

Near side front spring rear mountingbush has slight play in it.

Off side head light pattern poor.

Off side rear inner tyre side wall slightly cracked.

Off side seat belt catch slightly broken but workng ok.

Slight play in both front king pins.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 17,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Alternator belt splitting.

Both door step backes corroded outside perscribed area.

Chips in wind screen.

Fuel pump slightly damp with fuel.

Near side front spring rear mounting bush has slight play in it.

Off side head light pattern poor.

Off side rear inner tyre side wall slightly cracked.

Off side seat belt catch partly broken but working ok.

Slight play in both front king pins.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 16,179 miles

battery not secure

drip of deisel on base of pump

nsr tyre inner slightly perished

slight play in kingpins

underside door step areas corroded outside specified area

Fail 20 Nov 2012 16,179 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery not secure

drip of deisel on base of pump

nsr tyre inner slightly perished

slight play in kingpins

underside door step areas corroded outside specified area

Fail 30 Oct 2012 16,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

battery and alternator loose. both door step rears corroded. possible diesel leak from pump. exhaust and brake hose ends rusty. slight play in king pins and front wheel bearings. slight front brake judder.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 14,460 miles

front discs corroded but readings ok

headlamp patterns poor and headlamp condition poor

osr bump stop missing

slight chassis corrosion nsr outer

slight play and lift in both front king pins

starter motor sticking

Pass 15 Nov 2010 14,094 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 14,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,019 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

nearside front step corroded but is not in 30cm of any suspension or mounting pionts

nearside rear inner tyre inner wall cracking

offside rear inner tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2009 14,011 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

nearside front step corroded but is not in 30cm of any suspension or mounting pionts

nearside rear inner tyre inner wall cracking

offside rear inner tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,771 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,605 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 12,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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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D899 YDO is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D899 YDO, 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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D899 YDO is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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