A new MOT and another year's fun.

Steve1966 · 17th December 2013, 11:34

After passing her MOT first time last year, the old girl has managed a pass with just a new track rod this year. To be fair I do keep on top of things so there shouldn't be too many surprises. I didn't change the track rod beforehand because I couldn't decide if it was inner or outer ball joint without a 2nd pair of hands to do the waggling. An OEM TRW part for £17 from Best of British was the total cost of the new 'ticket to drive'. The part changed was the original so 116k/14 years was not too bad.

Steve.

pab · 17th December 2013, 11:45

Well done, a painless MOT. I replaced both track rod ends recently, fitted genuine too.

Trevor1975 · 17th December 2013, 12:00

Congratulations!

my 99 copperleaf club (SE) also recently passed with no advisiories :-)

( I also got some work done in advance )

Great old cars!

DMGRS · 17th December 2013, 13:24

I think I'll be giving mine a good full-day going over before the MOT - after my horrific £430 MOT last year, I've learned to love DIY again...!

Steve1966 · 17th December 2013, 13:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMGRS

I think I'll be giving mine a good full-day going over before the MOT - after my horrific £430 MOT last year, I've learned to love DIY again...!

The only reason it's still fun is because I can change most parts myself. From my list of work done only the belts and lower arm/bush were outsourced (Lates). Owning a car such as this would be prohibitive without the ability to DIY. I find parts cost is usually more than reasonable.

Steve.

windrush · 17th December 2013, 14:23

Well done Steve now for some happy motoring

chris75 · 17th December 2013, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve1966

Owning a car such as this would be prohibitive without the ability to DIY. I find parts cost is usually more than reasonable.

Steve.

Do we really think our cars are exceptionally expensive to maintain ?
I don't !

For instance , I know numerous Ford owners who have had to remortgage the house to keep the car on the road !

17th December 2013, 11:34	#1
Steve1966 Loves to post 2000 W Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 Man Club (SE) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 436 Thanks: 66 Thanked 95 Times in 48 Posts	A new MOT and another year's fun. After passing her MOT first time last year, the old girl has managed a pass with just a new track rod this year. To be fair I do keep on top of things so there shouldn't be too many surprises. I didn't change the track rod beforehand because I couldn't decide if it was inner or outer ball joint without a 2nd pair of hands to do the waggling. An OEM TRW part for £17 from Best of British was the total cost of the new 'ticket to drive'. The part changed was the original so 116k/14 years was not too bad. Steve. __________________ Jobs Done since (Apr 2012): Spyhole, Thermostat, IMG (x2), Front ARB Drop links (x3 pairs), Rear Damper, Coils/HT Leads, Heater Matrix, Unions, 13x tyres, Gearbox Oil, Full Service (x3), Water pump & belts, LH/RH lower arm & bushes, Front/Rear pads/Discs, Fr door finishers, Track Rods, Jule's intake tube, Clutch, Slave, DMF (ouch), 1 1/2 exhausts, front springs/top mounts, Jule's Fan upgrade/condenser, reverse gear switch, OSR upper arm, spring, and sill welding. 78,000miles (175,600m total).

17th December 2013, 12:00	#3
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	Congratulations! my 99 copperleaf club (SE) also recently passed with no advisiories :-) ( I also got some work done in advance ) Great old cars! __________________ Had a 1999 CDT Club SE - Sandstone Leather interior, EGR bypass, 160 remap, 21psi boost, inline thermostat housing ... Sold...

17th December 2013, 13:24	#4
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,354 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	I think I'll be giving mine a good full-day going over before the MOT - after my horrific £430 MOT last year, I've learned to love DIY again...! __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

17th December 2013, 14:23	#6
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	Well done Steve now for some happy motoring __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

17th December 2013, 11:45	#2
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	Well done, a painless MOT. I replaced both track rod ends recently, fitted genuine too.