Freight Rover Sherpa 250 Cb (1988)
1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 Cb
CarHunch is tracking 137 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 Cb vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
None of the 137 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 CBs in this dataset passed their MOT on the first attempt—a stark contrast to the UK average of 80%—and petrol models fared identically badly at 0% pass rate. No dangerous defects were recorded, which is the only bright spot in an otherwise grim picture of systematic failure.
These are 36-year-old vehicles with zero recorded mileage data, making it impossible to assess whether they're simply worn out or neglected. The complete absence of passes suggests these vans are either parked as non-runners or arriving at test centres in genuinely unroadworthy condition; if you're considering one, assume a full mechanical overhaul will be needed before it's safe to use.
We have 137 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 Cb vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 Cb
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (90%) | 123 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (10%) | 14 | 0% | 0 |
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