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OUX 548X

1982 Freight Rover Sherpa

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,043 mi
Last recorded43,043 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa50,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUX 548X
MakeFreight Rover
ModelSherpa
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,755 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 37,293 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 35,044 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,442 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,855 miles

N/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Prop centre bearing mis-shaped

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings slight roughness when rotated

Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,699 miles

Battery insecure

O/s/r shocker cover damage

Track Rod end boot Spliting

Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,883 miles

battery insecure

drag link ball joint gaitors split

Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,078 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2008 260,729 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 26,072 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 23,058 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s and n/s rear lower inner wing panels and valence holed by corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2006 23,058 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s and n/s rear lower inner panels holed by corrosion

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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OUX 548X is a 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 OUX 548X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OUX 548X registered?

OUX 548X is a 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is OUX 548X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUX 548X shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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