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E138 AGP

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,689 mi
Last recorded71,689 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc71,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE138 AGP
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,689 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cab corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 71,680 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 71,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 71,668 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2021 71,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,606 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,588 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 71,588 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 71,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 71,536 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking From slave cylinder at rear bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking From slave cylinder at rear bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 71,521 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 71,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 71,499 miles

sliencer bracket deteriorated but system secure

Pass 23 Mar 2013 71,400 miles

Exhaust tailpipe starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,499 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside rear inner tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside rear outer tyre starting to crack/perish

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 16 Sep 2011 71,499 miles

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside front tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside rear inner tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside rear outer tyre starting to crack/perish

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,400 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

stone chip n/s windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2008 71,499 miles

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

cab floor starting to corrode

Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 71,400 miles

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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E138 AGP is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 71,622 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 E138 AGP, 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 38 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E138 AGP is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 7 June 1988.

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