Bought my first 75 today!

JoeUsername · 9th June 2010, 15:30

Hello

Ive posted a few times whilst seaching for my first 75 and have today paid for and collected my 1.8 classic se after starting looking for a diesel connie! (ran out of patience and money).
Got a good price but have MOT in a week so a few things to do.
Have already sorted Airbag warning light (loose connection under drivers seat) thanks to this forum, now to sort ABS and speedo........

All the best

pab · 9th June 2010, 15:36

hope you don't have any problems regarding the MOT

have a search on here 'plenums'

..and don't forget to post up some pictures

Wolves 75 · 9th June 2010, 15:37

Woooooo, first time I have used this......woooooo

simonej · 9th June 2010, 15:39

I was told that you don't need a functioning speedo to pass an MOT. In fact my old Renault Clio did pass without a functioning speedo.

You can't have an ABS light on though, my Dad's Volvo failed on that.

Might give you an indication over which job to tackle first.

Cymrudragon · 9th June 2010, 16:00

[quote=simonej;538420]I was told that you don't need a functioning speedo to pass an MOT. In fact my old Renault Clio did pass without a functioning speedo.

If the speedo is not working and the instrament panel lights it is not a fail BUT and this is the stupid part, it is a criminal offence for them NOT to be working

just goes to show how useless a mot is.

Troop · 9th June 2010, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by simonej

I was told that you don't need a functioning speedo to pass an MOT. In fact my old Renault Clio did pass without a functioning speedo.

You can't have an ABS light on though, my Dad's Volvo failed on that.

Might give you an indication over which job to tackle first.

can someone confirm that please....

. mines on, but i KNOW its a dodgy sensor......the brakes are amazing...best i have ever had on a car.....

JoeUsername · 9th June 2010, 20:57

Quote:

Wolves 75

Woooooo, first time I have used this......woooooo

Apologies!

A quick trip to the coast road for picturesque backdrop and have uploaded a pic.....................

Dragrad · 9th June 2010, 22:30

All you ever wanted to know is here

tazman3 · 9th June 2010, 22:34

you mentioned your speedo isnt working along with an ABS light...this would point toward the drivers side front sensor not working as they are linked....

A good starting point anyway..

Martin

JoeUsername · 10th June 2010, 21:13

First full day of ownership and what happens?
Breaks down....With my 1 year old in the car.
Luckily, it wasnt too far for a mechanic I know to come out and he finds no fuel in the car! The reading is between a quarter and a half tank and has dropped since I picked the car up yesterday and the seller never mentioned this fault so wasnt happy

9th June 2010, 15:30	#1
JoeUsername Newbie Rover 75 Classic SE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: southport Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bought my first 75 today! Hello Ive posted a few times whilst seaching for my first 75 and have today paid for and collected my 1.8 classic se after starting looking for a diesel connie! (ran out of patience and money). Got a good price but have MOT in a week so a few things to do. Have already sorted Airbag warning light (loose connection under drivers seat) thanks to this forum, now to sort ABS and speedo........ All the best

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Wolves 75 I really should get out more....... 75 connoisseur SE CDTi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheslyn Hay Posts: 2,488 Thanks: 7 Thanked 31 Times in 15 Posts	Woooooo, first time I have used this......woooooo __________________ Would rather push my 75 than drive a Jag

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JoeUsername Newbie Rover 75 Classic SE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: southport Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	First full day of ownership and what happens? Breaks down....With my 1 year old in the car. Luckily, it wasnt too far for a mechanic I know to come out and he finds no fuel in the car! The reading is between a quarter and a half tank and has dropped since I picked the car up yesterday and the seller never mentioned this fault so wasnt happy __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	hope you don't have any problems regarding the MOT have a search on here 'plenums' ..and don't forget to post up some pictures

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simonej Avid contributor ZT-T 190 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wakefield Posts: 160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I was told that you don't need a functioning speedo to pass an MOT. In fact my old Renault Clio did pass without a functioning speedo. You can't have an ABS light on though, my Dad's Volvo failed on that. Might give you an indication over which job to tackle first.

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Cymrudragon I really should get out more....... MGZTT2.5 V6 190+ SE 2002 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilfach-goch Posts: 2,201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	[quote=simonej;538420]I was told that you don't need a functioning speedo to pass an MOT. In fact my old Renault Clio did pass without a functioning speedo. If the speedo is not working and the instrament panel lights it is not a fail BUT and this is the stupid part, it is a criminal offence for them NOT to be working just goes to show how useless a mot is.

9th June 2010, 22:34	#9
tazman3 Posted a thing or two Mercedes C200 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Forres Posts: 1,499 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	you mentioned your speedo isnt working along with an ABS light...this would point toward the drivers side front sensor not working as they are linked.... A good starting point anyway.. Martin