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KBK 659Y

1982 Freight Rover Sherpa

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,995 mi
Last recorded10,995 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa50,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBK 659Y
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 10,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy as well (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody corroded and undersealed in prescribed areas

Pass 10 Sep 2024 10,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight play as well (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 10,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 10,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 10,995 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jun 2019 10,995 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 10,995 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 10,995 miles

Body has slight corrosion all body outer (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion roof front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 10,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel pipe insecure fuel pipes to/from carb clips missing / loose (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step aera (5.2.6)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion roof front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 10,995 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front Exhaust rusty

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 10,995 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 10,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jul 2012 10,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front step corroded

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

suspension, brake & some steering components corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 10,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front step corroded

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

suspension, brake & some steering components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 10,995 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 10,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Freight Rover Sherpa?

Based on 707 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
979
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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KBK 659Y is a 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,346 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Freight Rover Sherpa fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KBK 659Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Freight Rover Sherpa typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Freight Rover Sherpa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KBK 659Y is a 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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