MOT Question?

VVC-Geeza · 30th July 2016, 12:59

On a car with a rear wiper does the washer jet need to work for an MOT pass?

marinabrian · 30th July 2016, 14:57

No, the rear wiper is not actually part of the test, so the washers don't need to work

Same goes for reversing lights and spare wheels

Brian

VVC-Geeza · 30th July 2016, 15:03

Thank you Brian.

The car in question is my coupe.The jet itself is clear and the pump is sounding but no water flow.

Are there any known pinch points on the 200 series that you know of?

marinabrian · 30th July 2016, 15:09

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

Thank you Brian.

The car in question is my coupe.The jet itself is clear and the pump is sounding but no water flow.

Are there any known pinch points on the 200 series that you know of?

Hmm, not off hand Mick the washer works on both of my R8, but not the 45.

How about disconnecting the pipe at the front and blowing through with compressed air

VVC-Geeza · 30th July 2016, 15:18

Thinking back I had a similar problem on the 45 and it turned out to be an acumulation of debris in the jet housing fixed to the roof.I cant remember whether the roof lining needs to be turned back or the housing can be removed from above the car for cleaning.

Elliott · 30th July 2016, 15:21

Is the jet in the tailgate? Pinch point is usually around the hinge area on these types of rear washer

VVC-Geeza · 30th July 2016, 15:28

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Originally Posted by Elliott

Is the jet in the tailgate? Pinch point is usually around the hinge area on these types of rear washer

No it's on the roof an inch or so back from the rear window.The coupe doesn't have a tailgate,just a normal boot.

T-Cut · 30th July 2016, 15:48

There's possibly the non-return valve that's chocker.

TC

Elliott · 30th July 2016, 16:13

Try taking the pipe off the jet and see if any water pumps out, might just be a worn pump with very low pressure?

VVC-Geeza · 13th August 2016, 16:12

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Originally Posted by T-Cut

There's possibly the non-return valve that's chocker.

TC

You were spot on TC.Thanks.

After removing the roof jet I found there was no flow of screenwash through the supply pipe.I didn't know there was a NRV fitted untill I checked Rimmers diagram.

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VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,761 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	Thank you Brian. The car in question is my coupe.The jet itself is clear and the pump is sounding but no water flow. Are there any known pinch points on the 200 series that you know of? __________________

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VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,761 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	Thinking back I had a similar problem on the 45 and it turned out to be an acumulation of debris in the jet housing fixed to the roof.I cant remember whether the roof lining needs to be turned back or the housing can be removed from above the car for cleaning. __________________

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marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	No, the rear wiper is not actually part of the test, so the washers don't need to work Same goes for reversing lights and spare wheels Brian

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	There's possibly the non-return valve that's chocker. TC