Failure.

Howie666 · 28th August 2013, 15:50

She failed the MOT. The handbrake isn't holding properly (actually according to the tester it isn't holding at all!) and there is excessive corrosion on a rear brake pipe (the one that goes over the tank). Apparently the other pipes have been treated (greased) and are in perfectly good order!
A bad day for us. And we're supposed to drive to Cornwall on Friday!
Mike is coming up tomorrow to put the car right, then fingers crossed she'll pass on Friday, just in time to go away.
AND there is a nail in the front offside tyre, the rear nearside tyre is near the legal limit and there is some 'play' in the steering...
Usual advisories about the child seat obstructing the seat belt being checked and the under shield obstructing access to the steering thingies. I know it might have been worse but it's still upsetting.

FredSpencer · 28th August 2013, 16:10

You've obviously not fitted enough bling to dazzle the tester ..... unlike someone else we know.

thomas 75 connie · 28th August 2013, 16:29

You always have to look on the bright side. At least you wernt on holiday and the brakes failed. I hope that its sorted and you enjoy a lovely holiday

Howie666 · 28th August 2013, 16:32

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Originally Posted by thomas 75 connie

You always have to look on the bright side. At least you wernt on holiday and the brakes failed. I hope that its sorted and you enjoy a lovely holiday

Thank you

I'm keeping my fingers crossed... All in all the tester bloke said she was in good condition for her age and quite low miles (84k) too. Do cars age like cats and dogs - you know, one year to a car is like seven to a human?

pab · 28th August 2013, 16:34

Sorry to hear about the failure, hope you get it sorted.

So you got an advisory for having an under tray fitted?

suzublu · 28th August 2013, 16:49

Oh dear,that's bad luck Dale,don't you have a handbrake compensator fitted then

Still,at least you can get it fixed before your trip,& have piece of mind

Howie666 · 28th August 2013, 17:26

Steve fitted the compensator at the Warrington meet! I think the brake shoes need adjusting to be honest.
The advisory says 'Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components'.
As I said, all in all it could have been worse. It's just the timing that sucks big time. Curses!

Cockaa · 28th August 2013, 18:39

Apparently you have to remove an undertray under new mot rules I read somewhere, what on earth will they come up with next

mark_bonsai · 28th August 2013, 19:26

Bad luck Dale. That couldn't have come at a worse time.

If you need any hand brake components, let me know as I've a box full of spares (shoes, adjusters, springs, etc).

I'll put the box in the car for tomorrow. I'll be at work in Preston till about five, so if Mike's looking at it before then and you need parts, ring me.

Howie666 · 28th August 2013, 20:39

Thank you Mark. Mike's coming at lunchtime, so hopefully we'll know in good time if we need stuff. Cheers!

28th August 2013, 15:50	#1
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	Failure. She failed the MOT. The handbrake isn't holding properly (actually according to the tester it isn't holding at all!) and there is excessive corrosion on a rear brake pipe (the one that goes over the tank). Apparently the other pipes have been treated (greased) and are in perfectly good order! A bad day for us. And we're supposed to drive to Cornwall on Friday! Mike is coming up tomorrow to put the car right, then fingers crossed she'll pass on Friday, just in time to go away. AND there is a nail in the front offside tyre, the rear nearside tyre is near the legal limit and there is some 'play' in the steering... Usual advisories about the child seat obstructing the seat belt being checked and the under shield obstructing access to the steering thingies. I know it might have been worse but it's still upsetting. __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

28th August 2013, 17:26	#7
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	Steve fitted the compensator at the Warrington meet! I think the brake shoes need adjusting to be honest. The advisory says 'Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components'. As I said, all in all it could have been worse. It's just the timing that sucks big time. Curses! __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

28th August 2013, 18:39	#8
Cockaa Posted a thing or two Avant Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: East Midlands Posts: 1,071 Thanks: 101 Thanked 53 Times in 46 Posts	Apparently you have to remove an undertray under new mot rules I read somewhere, what on earth will they come up with next __________________ Membership No: 1080

28th August 2013, 19:26	#9
mark_bonsai I really should get out more....... Rover 75 CDT Saloon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lancaster Posts: 2,219 Thanks: 24 Thanked 39 Times in 39 Posts	Bad luck Dale. That couldn't have come at a worse time. If you need any hand brake components, let me know as I've a box full of spares (shoes, adjusters, springs, etc). I'll put the box in the car for tomorrow. I'll be at work in Preston till about five, so if Mike's looking at it before then and you need parts, ring me. __________________ Re-mapped. EGR bypass. De-catted. 18" Apex's. ZT190 brakes & suspension. Xenon projectors. Powerfold bullets. Electric rear sun blind. Auto dipping rear view mirror. Wood and leather steering wheel. Wood handbrake handle. Full leather sports seats. Harman Kardon speakers & sub. Navall 2 double din through 500w Kenwood amp. Fully chromed front grill.

28th August 2013, 20:39	#10
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	Thank you Mark. Mike's coming at lunchtime, so hopefully we'll know in good time if we need stuff. Cheers! __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

28th August 2013, 16:10	#2
FredSpencer Passed Away Typhoon ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Leeds Posts: 6,833 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts	You've obviously not fitted enough bling to dazzle the tester ..... unlike someone else we know.

28th August 2013, 16:29	#3
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	You always have to look on the bright side. At least you wernt on holiday and the brakes failed. I hope that its sorted and you enjoy a lovely holiday

28th August 2013, 16:34	#5
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	Sorry to hear about the failure, hope you get it sorted. So you got an advisory for having an under tray fitted?

28th August 2013, 16:49	#6
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Oh dear,that's bad luck Dale,don't you have a handbrake compensator fitted then Still,at least you can get it fixed before your trip,& have piece of mind