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DYB 941X

1982 Freight Rover Sherpa

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,565 mi
Last recorded71,565 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa50,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYB 941X
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 71,565 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 71,273 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,736 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,361 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,615 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 69,505 miles

Centre Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users step (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,898 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 64,898 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,633 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 64,624 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

battery insecure

prop centre mount deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2011 64,211 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 64,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hole in coolant system header tank

propshaft centre bearing collapsed

Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,425 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 61,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

idle hydrocarbons high

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,579 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 57,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,880 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 54,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 53,224 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 53,224 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)

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

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

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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DYB 941X is a 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,346 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DYB 941X, 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 44 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 DYB 941X registered?

DYB 941X is a 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 1 June 1982.

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