MOT pass, but with advisories

Martin Butler · 22nd February 2024, 08:01

As i posted yesterday, my car finally passed, i was really worried about that dreaded SRS light, because when i started the car, it came on, so i tweaked the cable ties holding it a bit tighter and when i restarted it, it didn't come on, and stayed off, , So i got a pass, but heres the advisories

Rear numberplate, deteriorated, and insecure but still legal,

rear brakes balance only met requirement, ( will be renewing the handbrake shoes later this year, so will look, suspect that i might have a lazy caliper)

front unions rusty where hoses join to pipes,both sides
corroded pipe front offside, between hose and joiner

offside rear tyre close to legal limit,

clutch heavy

nearside arch liner loose ( not a lot of it left)

nearside front coolant hose rubbing on gearbox. ( most likely a missing clip)

thats it, i know about the tyre, the rear brakes, i might just replace the calipers, i've just done discs and pads, , the unions, i will have a look at, it could be as simple as a wire brush on a drill, if the pipes are fine, , tyre, is due for replacement anyway, wheel arch liner, they're both on my to do list this year, hose i'm looking at ASAP, if its a clip, i can tie it for now

FLYING BANANA · 22nd February 2024, 08:21

Congratulations on the pass.

Rogue · 22nd February 2024, 08:26

Congrats on the pass... Nothing too serious there

Wolds_lady_2006 · 29th February 2024, 16:25

Well done

bl52krz · 2nd March 2024, 12:55

Heavy clutch? Perhaps the tester needs to get some exercise to strengthen his/muscles. Mine has been ‘heavy’ ever since I bought it. Drove an Aston Vantage. That’s heavy also.

DMGRS · 4th March 2024, 13:43

Congrats on the pass!
That's not too bad of a list for 'homework' - it's all fairly easy to sort out should you wish to do so.
We have a lot of the brake components etc in stock; if you need a hand with anything drop us an email and we'll be glad to help.

Good luck!

sworks · 10th March 2024, 12:42

Heavy clutch shouldn’t be an advise. Not too bad a list to work through.

Martin Butler · 11th March 2024, 18:23

Not really much at all, the hose i have sorted, it hadn't been put back correctly, there was an after market air cleaner fitted, that i removed last year, when i put it back to standard, and i missed it, its now rerouted correctly, and back on the clips, the tyre will get replaced sometime this year, the arch liner. i will look at later, and make a decision to either repair, of replace if funds allow, brake lines just need a clean up, is it worth giving them a coat of something to keep the rust at bay,

22nd February 2024, 08:01	#1
Martin Butler Loves to post MGF1.8 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: St Leonards Posts: 385 Thanks: 46 Thanked 72 Times in 49 Posts	MOT pass, but with advisories As i posted yesterday, my car finally passed, i was really worried about that dreaded SRS light, because when i started the car, it came on, so i tweaked the cable ties holding it a bit tighter and when i restarted it, it didn't come on, and stayed off, , So i got a pass, but heres the advisories Rear numberplate, deteriorated, and insecure but still legal, rear brakes balance only met requirement, ( will be renewing the handbrake shoes later this year, so will look, suspect that i might have a lazy caliper) front unions rusty where hoses join to pipes,both sides corroded pipe front offside, between hose and joiner offside rear tyre close to legal limit, clutch heavy nearside arch liner loose ( not a lot of it left) nearside front coolant hose rubbing on gearbox. ( most likely a missing clip) thats it, i know about the tyre, the rear brakes, i might just replace the calipers, i've just done discs and pads, , the unions, i will have a look at, it could be as simple as a wire brush on a drill, if the pipes are fine, , tyre, is due for replacement anyway, wheel arch liner, they're both on my to do list this year, hose i'm looking at ASAP, if its a clip, i can tie it for now

22nd February 2024, 08:21	#2
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,661 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Congratulations on the pass. __________________ 234,320. Got 2 long distance trips coming up. onen hag oll

22nd February 2024, 08:26	#3
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,714 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	Congrats on the pass... Nothing too serious there __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

29th February 2024, 16:25	#4
Wolds_lady_2006 Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Lincolnshire Posts: 271 Thanks: 73 Thanked 28 Times in 23 Posts	Great news! Well done

2nd March 2024, 12:55	#5
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,436 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Heavy clutch? Perhaps the tester needs to get some exercise to strengthen his/muscles. Mine has been ‘heavy’ ever since I bought it. Drove an Aston Vantage. That’s heavy also. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

4th March 2024, 13:43	#6
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,360 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	Congrats on the pass! That's not too bad of a list for 'homework' - it's all fairly easy to sort out should you wish to do so. We have a lot of the brake components etc in stock; if you need a hand with anything drop us an email and we'll be glad to help. Good luck! __________________ 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

10th March 2024, 12:42	#7
sworks This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,082 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	Heavy clutch shouldn’t be an advise. Not too bad a list to work through. __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

11th March 2024, 18:23	#8
Martin Butler Loves to post MGF1.8 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: St Leonards Posts: 385 Thanks: 46 Thanked 72 Times in 49 Posts	Not really much at all, the hose i have sorted, it hadn't been put back correctly, there was an after market air cleaner fitted, that i removed last year, when i put it back to standard, and i missed it, its now rerouted correctly, and back on the clips, the tyre will get replaced sometime this year, the arch liner. i will look at later, and make a decision to either repair, of replace if funds allow, brake lines just need a clean up, is it worth giving them a coat of something to keep the rust at bay,