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F693 RPK

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

62,935 mi
Last recorded62,935 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 25073,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF693 RPK
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2007 62,935 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,637 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 62,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F693 RPK is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 250 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F693 RPK, 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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F693 RPK is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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