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Old 4th December 2009, 08:48   #1
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Default Mot Advisory Notes Rover 75 Vs 2001 Help And Advice

Good day all

I am getting ready for my MOT and like allot of people I would imagine we dont always act on advisory notes from the MOT till its too late

In my last MOT I received the following notes which I would like to get advice on how to change and can I do this myself


Front both side directions indicators slighly discoloured
Rear both side indicators slightly discoloured

Is this an easy job to change or replace and should I worry about this failing my MOT?

Many thanks
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Old 4th December 2009, 10:12   #2
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Simple and relatively cheap to sort- just change all four bulbs. Over time the 'orange' tint on the bulbs comes off. New bulbs and problem sorted.

Just be sure to read the 'how to' on changing the front bulbs so you don't lose those pesky metal clips that hold the bulb unit into the bumper

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Old 4th December 2009, 13:45   #3
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Thanks Mike


Oh no not those darn headlamps and the access issues again-ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh


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Old 4th December 2009, 15:39   #4
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Thanks Mike


Oh no not those darn headlamps and the access issues again-ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh


never get a access issues, take bumper off head lights out. eacy.
and faster then trying to get the clips back.
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thanks kevin

But looking at the details of having to take the bumper off is a bit daunting for someone who can just about change a plug. I have read here its very easy but it looks the opposite
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No need to go anywhere near the headlights or take the bumper off to change indicator bulbs. The units are separate and low down at the base of the front bumper - they do tho' have a pesky clip each so read the how to!!

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here's the how to................ahh I remember it well............

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...hread.php?t=99
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Thanks All

I wil give it a go

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thanks for this..Is this for the front only? what about the rear indicators, is that also pretty simple
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thanks for this..Is this for the front only? what about the rear indicators, is that also pretty simple
It is. Remove the plastic cover in each corner of the boot, then depress the ribbed plastic tab in the centre of centre the lamp unit revealed; pull unit out, remove bulb, fit bulb and put it all back
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