Freight Rover Sherpa 250 Mb (1988)
1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 Mb
CarHunch analysed 226 real MOT records for the 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 Mb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 MB is essentially unreliable by modern standards—just 2% pass on first attempt versus the UK average of 80%—though the complete absence of dangerous defects suggests failures are mostly minor rather than safety-critical. At 36 years old, these vans are operating well beyond typical vehicle lifespan, and the median mileage of 94,555 reflects heavy commercial use over decades, which makes the low failure count somewhat misleading: these vehicles rarely appear for MOT because most have been scrapped or abandoned. If you're considering one, assume it will need significant work to pass; treat the purchase price as secondary to inspection costs and mechanical assessment, because the data simply reflects that very few of these old vans make it to the test station at all.
What to check before buying a 1988 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 (95%) | 214 | 2.1% | 0.03 |
| Diesel (5%) | 12 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1988 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 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa 250 Mb vehicles fall between 39,659 and 96,324 miles.
MOT History Averages
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