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E270 GVL

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

100,990 mi
Last recorded100,990 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2005
Typical for 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 35072,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE270 GVL
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2005 100,990 miles

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

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350?

Based on 647 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
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E270 GVL is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 72,442 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 350 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E270 GVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E270 GVL registered?

E270 GVL is a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 10 June 1988.

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