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F101 SBL

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,196 mi
Last recorded126,196 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 25073,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF101 SBL
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2014 126,196 miles

n/s/r shock bush worn

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2013 126,165 miles

head lights detiriated

o/s/f tyre wall perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2012 125,870 miles

lift o/s king pin

oil leak

under body rust

Pass 9 Mar 2011 125,727 miles

dampness around box

n/s/r shock bush worn

wear front disc

wear king pins

Pass 26 Jan 2009 125,670 miles

engine starting to smoke

lift king pins

wear front disc

Pass 14 Nov 2007 124,345 miles

body and under body corrosion

n/s/r shock bush worn

slight play king pins

Pass 28 Apr 2006 124,191 miles

body corrosion

crack in front plate

nearside rear shocker bush spliting

offside front tyre low

rear tyres perishing

slight lift in king pins

underbody corrosion

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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F101 SBL is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 73,232 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 F101 SBL, 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 37 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 F101 SBL registered?

F101 SBL is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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The MOT history for F101 SBL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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