She is booked-in and will be 10 years young

Dallas · 26th April 2010, 20:43

Well! booked her in for the dreaded MOT for this Thursday.

She will be 10 years young on the Wednesday, that's when she was registered back on 28th April 2000.

So wish us luck guys! for a good outcome......

Wolves 75 · 26th April 2010, 21:06

Good luck kidder, hate this time of year

Joseph · 27th April 2010, 20:13

Good luck!

I've got mine in a couple of months.

If youve found no problems and havent changed much (Lights etc) then im sure it will pass

Dallas · 28th April 2010, 18:20

Thanks guys

................ well! she is all ready for tomorrow, she's looking her best. Its amazing how all that dirt and road grime hides her beauty, she is 10 years young today (yeah! I know I'm sad).

So wish both of us luck, will be using a local garage and dropping her off in the morning.

Dallas · 29th April 2010, 16:31

Failed

............ but not on the Handbrake!

(that's an advisory).

Wasn't too bad but then again its still gonna cost a few hundred quid to give her a pass.

Failed on...
1. Windscreen has sticker or another obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone.
2. Nearside headlamp aim to high and too far to the left.
3. Offside headlamp aim too far to the left.
4. Offside front anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint.
5. Nearside front (to rear) brake pipe inadequately clipped.
6. Nearside front (to rear) brake pipe inadequately supported.
7. Offside rear coil spring fractured.

Advisory Items.....

8. Nearside direction indicator slightly discoloured.
9. Nearside front (below 2mm) Tyre worn close to the legal limit.
10. Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.
11. Rear exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated.
12. Rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.
13. Nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
14. Offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
15. Nearside rear coil spring corroded.
16. N/S wiper blade splitting.
17. Handbrake minimal reserve travel.

So what do you think guys? is she worth doing

stocktake · 29th April 2010, 18:27

Failed

............ but not on the Handbrake!

(that's an advisory).

Wasn't too bad but then again its still gonna cost a few hundred quid to give her a pass.

Failed on...
1. Windscreen has sticker or another obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone. Cost to repair = nothing
2. Nearside headlamp aim to high and too far to the left. cost to repair = nothing
3. Offside headlamp aim too far to the left. cost to repair = nothing
4. Offside front anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint. drop link £15
5. Nearside front (to rear) brake pipe inadequately clipped. clips to refit
6. Nearside front (to rear) brake pipe inadequately supported. clips to refit
7. Offside rear coil spring fractured. pair of road springs reqd

Advisory Items.....

8. Nearside direction indicator slightly discoloured.
9. Nearside front (below 2mm) Tyre worn close to the legal limit.
10. Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.
11. Rear exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated.
12. Rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.
13. Nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
14. Offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
15. Nearside rear coil spring corroded.
16. N/S wiper blade splitting.
17. Handbrake minimal reserve travel.

So what do you think guys? is she worth doing

If you can do the little bits your self it's not a lot

Dallas · 29th April 2010, 19:37

Thanks Stocktake!

.................. some jobs done all ready.

Failed on...
1. Windscreen has sticker or another obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone. DONE! Taken down Sat Nav Holder.

2. Nearside headlamp aim to high and too far to the left. DONE! Adjusted at garage.
3. Offside headlamp aim too far to the left. DONE! Adjusted at garage.
4. Offside front anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint. Being done next week, cost £57.00.

5. Nearside front (to rear) brake pipe inadequately clipped. Being done next week, cost ?????? they have not quoted as not sure on time it will take to refit pipes.

6. Nearside front (to rear) brake pipe inadequately supported. Being done next week, cost ?????? they have not quoted as not sure on time it will take to refit pipes.

7. Offside rear coil spring fractured. Being done next week, but only x1spring at a cost of £117 all in.

Do you think I am being taken for a ride, so to speak.....

...... any help would be much appreciated.

tenerifemike · 29th April 2010, 19:46

Unlucky mate.

I think we all hate getting our cars MOT'd no matter how old or young they are.

Hope you get it all sorted out soon.

g-mac · 29th April 2010, 20:02

get it done!
although im battling rust and 37 years of wear on my Jag so anything with less i see as easy~!

i failed today too
handbrake was only 11%
and get this..........

my brake pipes that run near the fuel tank were dirty?! w£nk%r!! ;-)

Dallas · 29th April 2010, 20:12

I totally agree, its silly on what little things class as a falure now-a-days.

Would anyone know if these springs would be any good for my 75 , i.e quality etc...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...#ht_1266wt_732

Does anybody know what the going rate is for a garage to fit x2 rear coil springs these days.....?

26th April 2010, 20:43	#1
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	She is booked-in and will be 10 years young Well! booked her in for the dreaded MOT for this Thursday. She will be 10 years young on the Wednesday, that's when she was registered back on 28th April 2000. So wish us luck guys! for a good outcome......

26th April 2010, 21:06	#2
Wolves 75 I really should get out more....... 75 connoisseur SE CDTi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheslyn Hay Posts: 2,488 Thanks: 7 Thanked 31 Times in 15 Posts	Good luck kidder, hate this time of year __________________ Would rather push my 75 than drive a Jag

29th April 2010, 18:27	#6
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,590 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Failed ............ but not on the Handbrake! (that's an advisory). Wasn't too bad but then again its still gonna cost a few hundred quid to give her a pass. Failed on... 1. Windscreen has sticker or another obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone. Cost to repair = nothing 2. Nearside headlamp aim to high and too far to the left. cost to repair = nothing 3. Offside headlamp aim too far to the left. cost to repair = nothing 4. Offside front anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint. drop link £15 5. Nearside front (to rear) brake pipe inadequately clipped. clips to refit 6. Nearside front (to rear) brake pipe inadequately supported. clips to refit 7. Offside rear coil spring fractured. pair of road springs reqd Advisory Items..... 8. Nearside direction indicator slightly discoloured. 9. Nearside front (below 2mm) Tyre worn close to the legal limit. 10. Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit. 11. Rear exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated. 12. Rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened. 13. Nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened. 14. Offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened. 15. Nearside rear coil spring corroded. 16. N/S wiper blade splitting. 17. Handbrake minimal reserve travel. So what do you think guys? is she worth doing If you can do the little bits your self it's not a lot __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

29th April 2010, 19:46	#8
tenerifemike Loves to post Rover 75 Connoisseur 1.8 SE T Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Caerphilly South Wales Posts: 447 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Unlucky mate. I think we all hate getting our cars MOT'd no matter how old or young they are. Hope you get it all sorted out soon. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...688b3f1b3e.jpg Mike

27th April 2010, 20:13	#3
Joseph Gets stuck in Rover 75 Club Saloon Manual CDT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 559 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Good luck! I've got mine in a couple of months. If youve found no problems and havent changed much (Lights etc) then im sure it will pass

28th April 2010, 18:20	#4
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Thanks guys ................ well! she is all ready for tomorrow, she's looking her best. Its amazing how all that dirt and road grime hides her beauty, she is 10 years young today (yeah! I know I'm sad). So wish both of us luck, will be using a local garage and dropping her off in the morning.

29th April 2010, 16:31	#5
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Failed ............ but not on the Handbrake! (that's an advisory). Wasn't too bad but then again its still gonna cost a few hundred quid to give her a pass. Failed on... 1. Windscreen has sticker or another obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone. 2. Nearside headlamp aim to high and too far to the left. 3. Offside headlamp aim too far to the left. 4. Offside front anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint. 5. Nearside front (to rear) brake pipe inadequately clipped. 6. Nearside front (to rear) brake pipe inadequately supported. 7. Offside rear coil spring fractured. Advisory Items..... 8. Nearside direction indicator slightly discoloured. 9. Nearside front (below 2mm) Tyre worn close to the legal limit. 10. Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit. 11. Rear exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated. 12. Rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened. 13. Nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened. 14. Offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened. 15. Nearside rear coil spring corroded. 16. N/S wiper blade splitting. 17. Handbrake minimal reserve travel. So what do you think guys? is she worth doing

29th April 2010, 19:37	#7
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Thanks Stocktake! .................. some jobs done all ready. Failed on... 1. Windscreen has sticker or another obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone. DONE! Taken down Sat Nav Holder. 2. Nearside headlamp aim to high and too far to the left. DONE! Adjusted at garage. 3. Offside headlamp aim too far to the left. DONE! Adjusted at garage. 4. Offside front anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint. Being done next week, cost £57.00. 5. Nearside front (to rear) brake pipe inadequately clipped. Being done next week, cost ?????? they have not quoted as not sure on time it will take to refit pipes. 6. Nearside front (to rear) brake pipe inadequately supported. Being done next week, cost ?????? they have not quoted as not sure on time it will take to refit pipes. 7. Offside rear coil spring fractured. Being done next week, but only x1spring at a cost of £117 all in. Do you think I am being taken for a ride, so to speak..... ...... any help would be much appreciated.

29th April 2010, 20:02	#9
g-mac Gets stuck in ZT 190+ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ballymena, Northern Ireland Posts: 851 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	get it done! although im battling rust and 37 years of wear on my Jag so anything with less i see as easy~! i failed today too handbrake was only 11% and get this.......... my brake pipes that run near the fuel tank were dirty?! w£nk%r!! ;-)

29th April 2010, 20:12	#10
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	I totally agree, its silly on what little things class as a falure now-a-days. Would anyone know if these springs would be any good for my 75 , i.e quality etc... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...#ht_1266wt_732 Does anybody know what the going rate is for a garage to fit x2 rear coil springs these days.....?