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E960 ROX

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 25082,958 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE960 ROX
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024
Pass 16 Nov 2023
Pass 26 Nov 2022
Pass 23 Nov 2021 96,602 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 89,815 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 84,983 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,187 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 78,656 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,316 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,197 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,444 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,444 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,901 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,582 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,796 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 36,304 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 36,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,312 miles

front bumper not fully secured

Fail 20 Oct 2006 35,165 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 33,477 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 33,477 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

surface cracking in near side front tyre

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 250?

Based on 555 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
1,558
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 19
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 18
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E960 ROX is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 82,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E960 ROX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E960 ROX registered?

E960 ROX is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E960 ROX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E960 ROX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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