Freight Rover Sherpa 250 Mb (1987)
1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 Mb
CarHunch analysed 205 real MOT records for the 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 Mb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 MB is a reliability disaster by modern standards, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 1.5% against the UK average of 80%—meaning 98.5% of these vans fail their test on first attempt. Dangerous defects are rare at 0.5% of vehicles, but the catastrophic overall failure rate makes this a fundamentally unreliable proposition for any buyer.
At 82,536 miles median mileage, these vans are not unusually worn for their age, yet they're still failing en masse, which points to systematic mechanical issues rather than mileage-related decay. If you're considering one, expect major work before it passes MOT; treat the purchase price as the floor of your total cost, not the ceiling.
What to check before buying a 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 Mb
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 (96%) | 197 | 1.5% | 0.04 |
| Diesel (4%) | 8 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 Mb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1987 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 Mb vehicles fall between 82,156 and 82,536 miles.
MOT History Averages
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