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F864 RJB

1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,961 mi
Last recorded72,961 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 25073,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF864 RJB
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa 250
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 72,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 68,940 miles

king pins have slight play

Pass 5 May 2017 67,097 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,292 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 65,048 miles

ALL UNDER VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

N/S/R TAIL LAMP DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL AT THE O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING ARM

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 63,665 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,613 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 63,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 6,391 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 May 2005

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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F864 RJB is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F864 RJB, 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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F864 RJB is a 1989 Freight Rover Sherpa 250, first registered on 20 April 1989.

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