Freight Rover Sherpa 310 (1986)
1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 310
CarHunch analysed 251 real MOT records for the 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 310. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 310 matches the UK average pass rate at 80%, with petrol models performing particularly well at 90% first-time pass. There are no recorded dangerous defects across the 251 vehicles analysed, which is a genuine positive for an almost 40-year-old commercial vehicle.
These survivors are running remarkably low mileage for their age—a median of just under 57,000 miles—suggesting they've either been lightly used or well-preserved, and the near-zero failure rate (0.03 per vehicle) confirms they're mechanically straightforward when maintained. If you're considering one, check its service history and recent MOT reports carefully, because at this age and mileage pattern, a well-kept example should be bulletproof, but a neglected one will likely cost you quickly.
What to check before buying a 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 310
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 (79%) | 198 | 0.9% | 0.03 |
| Diesel (21%) | 53 | 0.5% | 0.06 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa 310 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 310 vehicles fall between 56,981 and 63,576 miles.
MOT History Averages
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