End of the road

Dawn · 3rd January 2018, 12:23

Looks like I will be selling the black V6 as spares or repairs or breaking it. Just failed mot and I just don't have the money to fix it any more now I am alone. Lots of toys if anyone is interested. The engine light came on last night right as it was being picked up for mot. It needs lamda sensor, two bulbs (I cant believe I checked them Sunday!) nail in tyre, tyre brand new, usual handbrake issue etc etc. Will post all the details in a thread later.

Really upset as I never had to scrap a car before. But over £500 for garage to fix is too much.

Neil1 · 3rd January 2018, 12:32

Surely there is a member nearby that can help you?

steady eddie · 3rd January 2018, 12:35

It would be a shame to break it, is there no one that could help with the repairs? A lot of that cost would be labour.

planenut · 3rd January 2018, 12:45

That is a shame to move it on because of those faults, I hope something happens to help you change your mind.

Organiser · 3rd January 2018, 13:49

Hi Dawn,

Just read your post about the black 75, bring it down to the first nano meet and most that can be done just for the cost of the parts!

Give us a chance to help you with it?

Regards,

Tom.

P. S. Your not alone we are still here for you!

Ravinder · 3rd January 2018, 13:50

It’s a shame we don’t see many ‘fix it meets’ on this club. On the 200 coupe club that I’m a part of, this is a regular fixture where members who are struggling with their cars rally rounds the troops who get together and spend a day or weekend fixing members cars up. All for nothing, well bacon sarnies and drinks. I hope your car can be rescued. With it being black and having the toys, it sounds like a rare one.

Yella Fella · 3rd January 2018, 13:53

Dawn,
Ive checked to see what you failed on.

Point 1 and 2 are minor issues and you can sort yourself.

The worst thing here are point 3,4, so it may just be the sensor need replacing to fix all of these points.

Point 5 and 6 sounds like basic adjustments needed.

As for the advisories, leave them until the summer time to sort out. I doubt these failures warrants £500 to fix!!!. Fix the bulbs and a reputable garage will sort the rest for you. Go somewhere else.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Dawn · 3rd January 2018, 14:05

The mot is out, I cant drive it anywhere, especially to a Nano! I will post repair quote when get home....

derek v · 3rd January 2018, 14:14

£500.00 sounds over the top to me for a few repairs ok the lamda might be the biggest cost. Lights are next to nothing and the normal handbrake most times is just a new kit 25.00 worth in parts and adjust. I just had mine done last week on the 2.5.
Hope there is someone in your area in this club who can help

hinged_bap · 3rd January 2018, 15:11

very often its a case of better the devil you know. You could get rid of/scrap then buy something else that needs all manner of things doing to it - with costs to match ( and no club like this one to help out ).

3rd January 2018, 12:23	#1
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	End of the road Looks like I will be selling the black V6 as spares or repairs or breaking it. Just failed mot and I just don't have the money to fix it any more now I am alone. Lots of toys if anyone is interested. The engine light came on last night right as it was being picked up for mot. It needs lamda sensor, two bulbs (I cant believe I checked them Sunday!) nail in tyre, tyre brand new, usual handbrake issue etc etc. Will post all the details in a thread later. Really upset as I never had to scrap a car before. But over £500 for garage to fix is too much.

3rd January 2018, 12:32	#2
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3rd January 2018, 12:35	#3
steady eddie Loves to post rover 75 tourer / bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Swindon Posts: 255 Thanks: 256 Thanked 48 Times in 24 Posts	It would be a shame to break it, is there no one that could help with the repairs? A lot of that cost would be labour. Last edited by steady eddie; 4th January 2018 at 21:08..

3rd January 2018, 13:49	#5
Organiser I really should get out more....... ZT-T+180 Auto & ZT-T+1.8T in Trophy Blue, ZT-T CDTI+135 Auto in Ignition Blue, ZT-T+190 in Typhoon, Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Walsall Posts: 2,035 Thanks: 1,435 Thanked 600 Times in 467 Posts	Hi Dawn, Just read your post about the black 75, bring it down to the first nano meet and most that can be done just for the cost of the parts! Give us a chance to help you with it? Regards, Tom. P. S. Your not alone we are still here for you! __________________ Remember a Typhoon is for life not just Christmas! Now plus the Yellow Peril.

3rd January 2018, 13:50	#6
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3rd January 2018, 12:45	#4
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,955 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	That is a shame to move it on because of those faults, I hope something happens to help you change your mind.

3rd January 2018, 13:53	#7
Yella Fella Nemo Me Impune Lacessit None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie, 'A' Hall, 2nd Flat Posts: 5,192 Thanks: 493 Thanked 1,094 Times in 666 Posts	Dawn, Ive checked to see what you failed on. Point 1 and 2 are minor issues and you can sort yourself. The worst thing here are point 3,4, so it may just be the sensor need replacing to fix all of these points. Point 5 and 6 sounds like basic adjustments needed. As for the advisories, leave them until the summer time to sort out. I doubt these failures warrants £500 to fix!!!. Fix the bulbs and a reputable garage will sort the rest for you. Go somewhere else. Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by Yella Fella; 3rd January 2018 at 13:56..

3rd January 2018, 14:05	#8
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	The mot is out, I cant drive it anywhere, especially to a Nano! I will post repair quote when get home....

3rd January 2018, 14:14	#9
derek v Loves to post Rover 75 V6 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 270 Thanks: 51 Thanked 57 Times in 36 Posts	£500.00 sounds over the top to me for a few repairs ok the lamda might be the biggest cost. Lights are next to nothing and the normal handbrake most times is just a new kit 25.00 worth in parts and adjust. I just had mine done last week on the 2.5. Hope there is someone in your area in this club who can help __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

3rd January 2018, 15:11	#10
hinged_bap Gets stuck in 75 CDT Conn SE Auto saloon Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 773 Thanks: 134 Thanked 104 Times in 81 Posts	very often its a case of better the devil you know. You could get rid of/scrap then buy something else that needs all manner of things doing to it - with costs to match ( and no club like this one to help out ).