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E459 KBK

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,101 mi
Last recorded38,101 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc85,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE459 KBK
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Cc
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 38,101 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake slightly slow in operation.n/s/f brake has a slight bind.steering system has some play and wear.o/s/f underwheel arch has some corrosion and welding repairs

steel brake pipes have some rust.body has some rust.

Pass 4 May 2011 78,536 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

tested with rear doors permenantly closed

Fail 28 Apr 2011 78,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

tested with rear doors permenantly closed

Pass 4 May 2010 76,405 miles

welding repair under o/s/f wing of dubious standard

Fail 30 Apr 2010 76,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

welding repair under o/s/f wing of dubious standard

Pass 28 Mar 2009 73,922 miles

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

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

Passenger seat not fitted, rear doors sealed shut

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,433 miles

some play in steering.welding repairs to offside front inner arch of dubious standard

Fail 21 Apr 2008 72,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some play in steering.welding repairs to offside front inner arch of dubious standard

Pass 30 Aug 2006 71,961 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 71,937 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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E459 KBK is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 E459 KBK, 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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E459 KBK is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Cc, first registered on 2 November 1987.

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