Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc (1986)
1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc
CarHunch analysed 1,977 real MOT records for the 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 CC is in dire condition across the board: only 2.6% pass their MOT on the first attempt, compared to the UK average of 80%, making this one of the least reliable vehicles on the road. Diesel variants fare marginally better at 4.2% pass rate versus petrol's 2.4%, but neither inspires confidence.
At a median mileage of 72,445 for a 38-year-old vehicle, these Sherpas are relatively low-mileage examples, yet they still accumulate an average of 0.08 failures and 0.3 advisories per test—indicating chronic wear and deterioration rather than just high-use damage. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration or specialist project only; these vans will need substantial work to become roadworthy, and ongoing maintenance costs will be substantial.
What to check before buying a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc
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 (89%) | 1,759 | 2.4% | 0.07 |
| Diesel (11%) | 218 | 4.2% | 0.16 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc 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 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 255 Cc vehicles fall between 54,472 and 90,421 miles.
MOT History Averages
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