"Gordon" Failed his MOT

carlpenn · 2nd November 2008, 09:40

The 75 went in for its MOT on Friday and has failed

1. Both Sides Front to Rear Brake Pipes have corroded
2. Rear Offside Coil has fractured

Talk about peeved off.

Looks like Gordon is gonna be parked up a while

Phil · 2nd November 2008, 09:41

Sorry to hear that. What is the age and milage?

carlpenn · 2nd November 2008, 09:42

its a 2000 with 75 Thousand on the clock.

Mike · 2nd November 2008, 09:58

Sorry to hear that. Both are well known issues on older 75's.

ace1977lan · 2nd November 2008, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlpenn

The 75 went in for its MOT on Friday and has failed

1. Both Sides Front to Rear Brake Pipes have corroded
2. Rear Offside Coil has fractured

Talk about peeved off.

Looks like Gordon is gonna be parked up a while

My ZT recently failed on front & rear brake pipes being corroded, its a common fault according to the garage I went to. At least you know it will be safe when you have it sorted.

nick nick · 2nd November 2008, 15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlpenn

The 75 went in for its MOT on Friday and has failed

1. Both Sides Front to Rear Brake Pipes have corroded
2. Rear Offside Coil has fractured

Talk about peeved off.

Looks like Gordon is gonna be parked up a while

Mine was the rear pipes . what sort of price have been quoted

Mac_rouser · 2nd November 2008, 15:50

shame about the mot fail, as said both are known issues. the spring is not that expensive around 40 quid give or take a few bob, less from the right sources. takes around half to three quarters of an hour or so to do the job, watch out tho if you do it yourself, the spring tends to bite back trapping fingers as it does so.

Hi Nick nick :-)

Mike · 2nd November 2008, 15:52

Its worth coating the new brake pipes in Waxoyl or similar to prevent the same happening again.

hth

crofts · 2nd November 2008, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Its worth coating the new brake pipes in Waxoyl or similar to prevent the same happening again.

hth

I think most people have them replaced with copper Mike, which, of course, shouldn't corrode like the steel pipes.
Still, 'belt & braces' & all that !

nick nick · 2nd November 2008, 15:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac_rouser

shame about the mot fail, as said both are known issues. the spring is not that expensive around 40 quid give or take a few bob, less from the right sources. takes around half to three quarters of an hour or so to do the job, watch out tho if you do it yourself, the spring tends to bite back trapping fingers as it does so.

Hi Nick nick :-)

Hi Mac how you and the lovely Fiona doing

2nd November 2008, 09:40	#1
carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	"Gordon" Failed his MOT The 75 went in for its MOT on Friday and has failed 1. Both Sides Front to Rear Brake Pipes have corroded 2. Rear Offside Coil has fractured Talk about peeved off. Looks like Gordon is gonna be parked up a while __________________ 2.5V6 Auto: Work carried out so far: Crankcase Breather Pipe replaced, O/S CV Joint replaced, Starter Motor Repair Kit Fitted, Front Suspension Overhauled.

2nd November 2008, 09:41	#2
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Sorry to hear that. What is the age and milage? __________________

2nd November 2008, 09:42	#3
carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	its a 2000 with 75 Thousand on the clock. __________________ 2.5V6 Auto: Work carried out so far: Crankcase Breather Pipe replaced, O/S CV Joint replaced, Starter Motor Repair Kit Fitted, Front Suspension Overhauled.

2nd November 2008, 09:58	#4
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	Sorry to hear that. Both are well known issues on older 75's. __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

2nd November 2008, 15:50	#7
Mac_rouser Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon and 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 285 Thanks: 145 Thanked 69 Times in 34 Posts	shame about the mot fail, as said both are known issues. the spring is not that expensive around 40 quid give or take a few bob, less from the right sources. takes around half to three quarters of an hour or so to do the job, watch out tho if you do it yourself, the spring tends to bite back trapping fingers as it does so. Hi Nick nick :-) __________________ Take care mac Rover 75 a classic

2nd November 2008, 15:52	#8
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	Its worth coating the new brake pipes in Waxoyl or similar to prevent the same happening again. hth __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]