My MOT today

CDTi · 28th May 2010, 15:18

As my car is turning 4 shortly, it was booked in for an NCT (the Irish version of the MOT).

While my Black Beauty was being put through its paces in the NCT Centre this morning, I noticed the mechanic who was doing mine called one of his workmates over to my car and started pointing at something inside the car. "*****", I thought - somethings wrong. I couldn't really see (or hear) what they were discussing so I just had to sit patiently until it was finished, all the time thinking the worst.

Anyhoo, my car was eventually driven out and I was duly summonsed by the mechanic for the (bad) news.

"Thats some car you have" was his first remark. "Did it come with the sat nav system"? I explained it didn't and that it was an after market fitting. He had seen the "Rover" splash screen and assumed it was OEM. Then the chap he had called over to my car earlier came over to us and also admired my motor, particularly the DVD headrests. He made the common mistake in thinking I had fitted the DVD players to the headrests rather than replacing the originals.

The 3 of us spent a few minutes in the corner of the office discussing my car. They were hugely impressed with it. If they had more time, I would have given them a full tour but the place was kinda busy.

It passed the test with flying colours, BTW

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capese21 · 28th May 2010, 16:50

They most likey spend all day testing Mondeos and Vectras. A 75 is pure class and different from the normal run of the mill.

A 75 in tip top condition as your is will also create some interest. The 75 and the ZT imho are classics already and people are starting to notice.

There was a time when Triumph Stags were ten a penny as were E type Jags!!

Ed.

Wolves 75 · 28th May 2010, 16:55

When I took mine, the owner and the MOT tester were arguing on who was going to drive it out of the garage...

Raistlin · 28th May 2010, 18:52

Pleased to hear the car passed Eamonn

CDTi · 29th May 2010, 17:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raistlin

Pleased to hear the car passed Eamonn

Thanks Paul.

28th May 2010, 15:18	#1
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	My MOT today As my car is turning 4 shortly, it was booked in for an NCT (the Irish version of the MOT). While my Black Beauty was being put through its paces in the NCT Centre this morning, I noticed the mechanic who was doing mine called one of his workmates over to my car and started pointing at something inside the car. "****", I thought - somethings wrong. I couldn't really see (or hear) what they were discussing so I just had to sit patiently until it was finished, all the time thinking the worst. Anyhoo, my car was eventually driven out and I was duly summonsed by the mechanic for the (bad) news. "Thats some car you have" was his first remark. "Did it come with the sat nav system"? I explained it didn't and that it was an after market fitting. He had seen the "Rover" splash screen and assumed it was OEM. Then the chap he had called over to my car earlier came over to us and also admired my motor, particularly the DVD headrests. He made the common mistake in thinking I had fitted the DVD players to the headrests rather than replacing the originals. The 3 of us spent a few minutes in the corner of the office discussing my car. They were hugely impressed with it. If they had more time, I would have given them a full tour but the place was kinda busy. It passed the test with flying colours, BTW . __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt. Last edited by CDTi; 28th May 2010 at 17:18..*

28th May 2010, 16:50	#2
capese21 This is my second home MG ZTT 180 Sports Auto. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,930 Thanks: 18 Thanked 180 Times in 143 Posts	They most likey spend all day testing Mondeos and Vectras. A 75 is pure class and different from the normal run of the mill. A 75 in tip top condition as your is will also create some interest. The 75 and the ZT imho are classics already and people are starting to notice. There was a time when Triumph Stags were ten a penny as were E type Jags!! Ed. Last edited by capese21; 28th May 2010 at 22:53..

28th May 2010, 16:55	#3
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	When I took mine, the owner and the MOT tester were arguing on who was going to drive it out of the garage... __________________ Would rather push my 75 than drive a Jag

28th May 2010, 18:52	#4
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Pleased to hear the car passed Eamonn