J13DUN Abandoned ?

patrolman pete · 12th November 2016, 19:56

Spotted the last couple of mornings on the southbound A19 near Seaham is a blue ZT parked in a layby probably broken down. It has a traffic cone next to it which means the highways have got their eye on it . I've seen many a car just left on this road that ends up getting vandalised and then towed away for scrap.

suzublu · 12th November 2016, 20:02

Well it's taxed & tested, tested 'till 19/06/17 taxed 'till first of December.
1951cc diesel first registered 20/12 02 with 131,355 ish miles

patrolman pete · 12th November 2016, 20:18

Hi Ronnie, it's too nice a car to leave in a layby in the middle of nowhere so i'll have a drive down and check it again in the morning whilst I patrol the roads tomorrow. I'll leave one of my cards on the windscreen in case he needs breakdown cover at a cheap price. It might just save it from the vandals.

suzublu · 12th November 2016, 20:21

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Originally Posted by patrolman pete

Hi Ronnie, it's too nice a car to leave in a layby in the middle of nowhere so i'll have a drive down and check it again in the morning whilst I patrol the roads tomorrow. I'll leave one of my cards on the windscreen in case he needs breakdown cover at a cheap price. It might just save it from the vandals.

Good man Pete

judging by the mot record it's been looked after

BoroRover · 12th November 2016, 20:26

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Good man Pete

judging by the mot record it's been looked after

Very good of you Pete, I hope it doesn't get trashed.

trikey · 12th November 2016, 20:47

I Passed this Yesterday, by the time I saw it, it was too late to stop, looks a good one....

BoroRover · 13th November 2016, 08:43

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Originally Posted by patrolman pete

Hi Ronnie, it's too nice a car to leave in a layby in the middle of nowhere so i'll have a drive down and check it again in the morning whilst I patrol the roads tomorrow. I'll leave one of my cards on the windscreen in case he needs breakdown cover at a cheap price. It might just save it from the vandals.

I just wonder why the owner hadn't invested in membership of a motoring organisation, so cheap these days, if he had, his 75 wouldn't be languishing in a lay-bys at the mercy of those who would damage it, it's 3 days now...

patrolman pete · 13th November 2016, 15:02

I drove down this morning and the car has gone and just the traffic cone in it's place so hopefully she's home safe and sound.

BoroRover · 14th November 2016, 07:39

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Originally Posted by patrolman pete

I drove down this morning and the car has gone and just the traffic cone in it's place so hopefully she's home safe and sound.

Happened along the A19 myself yesterday, was pleased to see it had been rescued.

12th November 2016, 19:56	#1
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,435 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	J13DUN Abandoned ? Spotted the last couple of mornings on the southbound A19 near Seaham is a blue ZT parked in a layby probably broken down. It has a traffic cone next to it which means the highways have got their eye on it . I've seen many a car just left on this road that ends up getting vandalised and then towed away for scrap.

12th November 2016, 20:47	#6
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,808 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I Passed this Yesterday, by the time I saw it, it was too late to stop, looks a good one.... __________________ Lest we forget..

12th November 2016, 20:02	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,955 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Well it's taxed & tested, tested 'till 19/06/17 taxed 'till first of December. 1951cc diesel first registered 20/12 02 with 131,355 ish miles

12th November 2016, 20:18	#3
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,435 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	Hi Ronnie, it's too nice a car to leave in a layby in the middle of nowhere so i'll have a drive down and check it again in the morning whilst I patrol the roads tomorrow. I'll leave one of my cards on the windscreen in case he needs breakdown cover at a cheap price. It might just save it from the vandals.

13th November 2016, 15:02	#8
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,435 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	I drove down this morning and the car has gone and just the traffic cone in it's place so hopefully she's home safe and sound.