Bulb quality

patrolman pete · 28th November 2019, 21:41

Got in the tourer today and the bulb warning light came on when I switched on the side lights . Out I jumped to do a check and the o/s/f side lampbulb had failed but I can't complain as it was the original fitted at Longbridge more than 17 years ago ! It was a bit fiddly to replace due to it's location within the lamp but a few twists and it was out.

There's still a few factory fitted bulbs to the car such as main beam , rear number plate lamps and a couple of bulbs still in the rear lights so lets see if we can get to 20 years !

robbrooks · 28th November 2019, 22:45

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Originally Posted by patrolman pete

Got in the tourer today and the bulb warning light came on when I switched on the side lights . Out I jumped to do a check and the o/s/f side lampbulb had failed but I can't complain as it was the original fitted at Longbridge more than 17 years ago ! It was a bit fiddly to replace due to it's location within the lamp but a few twists and it was out.

There's still a few factory fitted bulbs to the car such as main beam , rear number plate lamps and a couple of bulbs still in the rear lights so lets see if we can get to 20 years !

You're very lucky -unbelievable! I've change around 10-20 in mine in 17 years! Bulb quality today is not a patch!

VVC-Geeza · 28th November 2019, 23:00

I have had my 200 coupe 20 years next month and have never had a bulb failure of any description,internal or external.In saying that,it has never been a daily.Still a testament to bulb quality.

marinabrian · 1st December 2019, 15:42

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

I have had my 200 coupe 20 years next month and have never had a bulb failure of any description,internal or external.In saying that,it has never been a daily.Still a testament to bulb quality.

I got pulled over in the 214 just before I laid it up, one of the 5W capless wedge bulbs in the back light was a bit dim.

Upon inspection, the bulb still worked despite having silvered inside.

That was the only bulb in nearly 400,000 miles.......absolute rubbish I tell you

Brian

bl52krz · 1st December 2019, 19:16

You Dont alf have some %r&p luck Brian. Speeding,pulled over. Had any punctures lately? I will have to give you some tips..

marinabrian · 3rd December 2019, 16:54

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

You Dont alf have some %r&p luck Brian. Speeding,pulled over. Had any punctures lately? I will have to give you some tips..

It gets better Dave, I went into the bank branch on the 20th to pay the speeding fine, specifically as I wanted to make sure it was paid by the 29th.

The money has not been debited from my account, I've spoken to customer services, and been into branch.......the manager said why didn't you come in earlier? I was assured it would be paid in a timely fashion by customer services I replied.

So I wonder who is going to pay the late payment penalty on my behalf?

Brian

patrolman pete · 29th November 2019, 11:56

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Originally Posted by robbrooks

You're very lucky -unbelievable! I've change around 10-20 in mine in 17 years! Bulb quality today is not a patch!

The surprise is how long the little 501 capless bulbs have lasted. I still have an original bulb in the n/s/f and o/s/r side lights and to think how many times the side lights have been switched on over the years !

roverbarmy · 29th November 2019, 14:59

My 20 year old car had its first failed bulb changed last year. It was a brake light bulb.

Richard1973 · 29th November 2019, 15:32

I fitted Osram nightbreakers for the headlights on my ZT and they were shocking. Swapped to Philips in the end and didn't have one go.

Discofan · 29th November 2019, 16:04

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Originally Posted by roverbarmy

My 20 year old car had its first failed bulb changed last year. It was a brake light bulb.

Shocking unreliability if only there was still a manufacturer to complain to

28th November 2019, 21:41	#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: 1,418 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	Bulb quality Got in the tourer today and the bulb warning light came on when I switched on the side lights . Out I jumped to do a check and the o/s/f side lampbulb had failed but I can't complain as it was the original fitted at Longbridge more than 17 years ago ! It was a bit fiddly to replace due to it's location within the lamp but a few twists and it was out. There's still a few factory fitted bulbs to the car such as main beam , rear number plate lamps and a couple of bulbs still in the rear lights so lets see if we can get to 20 years !

28th November 2019, 23:00	#3
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	I have had my 200 coupe 20 years next month and have never had a bulb failure of any description,internal or external.In saying that,it has never been a daily.Still a testament to bulb quality. __________________

1st December 2019, 19:16	#5
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	You Dont alf have some %r&p luck Brian. Speeding,pulled over. Had any punctures lately? I will have to give you some tips.. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

29th November 2019, 14:59	#8
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	My 20 year old car had its first failed bulb changed last year. It was a brake light bulb. __________________ Oil in my veins!

29th November 2019, 15:32	#9
Richard1973 Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mansfield Posts: 287 Thanks: 18 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	I fitted Osram nightbreakers for the headlights on my ZT and they were shocking. Swapped to Philips in the end and didn't have one go.