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F506 XGL

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,001 mi
Last recorded80,001 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel94,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF506 XGL
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 350 Diesel
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 80,001 miles

n/s middle inner sill holed/corroded outwith prescribed area

o/s/f inner wing soft/corroded

o/s/f,n/s/f play at axle stubb pins

o/s/f,n/s/f play at steering

oil leak

signs of leak at steering box

Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,630 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 79,622 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 78,450 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel?

Based on 649 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
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F506 XGL is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 94,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F506 XGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F506 XGL registered?

F506 XGL is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 350 Diesel, first registered on 19 June 1989.

Is F506 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F506 XGL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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