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E976 KDF

1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,626 mi
Last recorded97,626 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 35081,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE976 KDF
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 97,626 miles

2nd hand parts fitted

head light output slightly reduced

Fail 2 Aug 2011 97,626 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

head light output slightly reduced

Pass 13 Dec 2006 95,891 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 95,891 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r/brake pipe corroded n/s r wheel bearing has play

Pass 8 Dec 2005 95,250 miles

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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E976 KDF is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 81,473 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 E976 KDF, 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 39 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 E976 KDF registered?

E976 KDF is a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 350, first registered on 9 December 1987.

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