Freight Rover Sherpa City S (1988)

751 real MOT outcomes analysed

1988 Freight Rover Sherpa City S

CarHunch has 751 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa City S vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa City S doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Freight Rover vehicles below.

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UK

The Freight Rover Sherpa City S is a light commercial vehicle, and this cohort data reflects a mixed population: the 751 vehicles tested show a first-time MOT pass rate of 65.8%, well below the UK average of 80%, with a stark split between fuel types—petrol examples pass at 82.6% but diesel versions manage only 50.0%. No dangerous defects were recorded across the sample, and both average failures and advisories are negligible, suggesting that when these vehicles do fail, it's typically minor wear items rather than safety-critical problems.

The median mileage of 109,497 miles is reasonable for a 1988 vehicle still in use, and the low failure count per vehicle indicates these are either well-maintained or simply simpler to keep legal than modern cars. If you're considering a Sherpa City S—particularly as a working van or hobby project—prioritise petrol models, which demonstrate significantly better MOT reliability than their diesel counterparts, and budget for a pre-purchase inspection focusing on structural and mechanical fundamentals rather than expecting modern emission-related grief.

MOT statistics not available

We have 751 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa City S vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa City S

Based on MOT data from 751 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,441 Freight Rover Sherpa City S vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 57.1%
1,393
Blue 23.4%
570
Red 11.8%
287
Beige 3%
73
Green 1.8%
43
Yellow 1.5%
36
Black 0.6%
15
Grey 0.3%
8
Cream 0.2%
6
Orange 0.2%
5
Brown 0.2%
5
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