Inspection - what to look out for

Ebbi · 6th February 2021, 10:31

Hi all

I've found what looks like a clean, well maintained, low mileage 75 diesel. The seller has just had it MOT-ed. I've arranged an inspection for Tuesday next week. What should I look out for? Are there any red flags that are important in deciding whether to walk away? Thanks very much.

roverbarmy · 6th February 2021, 10:59

Several useful sections amongst this lot:-
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=75282
A "proper" MOT should pick up the common rust areas (sill ends, rear suspension units) and any play in steering and suspension units and links. Check for excess smoke, signs of any leaks, noisy bearings, rattles, uneven tyre wear, polluted oil or coolant. You can usually "buy the seller". Check past MOT history for recurring faults , HPI check for accident damage and outstanding finance etc. All the usual stuff really!

bl52krz · 6th February 2021, 22:30

Check the operation of the clutch if its a manual. Hold the clutch down while in gear for around 60 seconds to see if there is any drag coming from the clutch when pushed right down. If there is walk away as it probably needs a new slave cylinder. Expensive job. Not the cylinder, but the fitting.

6th February 2021, 10:31	#1
Ebbi Newbie none Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Inspection - what to look out for Hi all I've found what looks like a clean, well maintained, low mileage 75 diesel. The seller has just had it MOT-ed. I've arranged an inspection for Tuesday next week. What should I look out for? Are there any red flags that are important in deciding whether to walk away? Thanks very much.

6th February 2021, 10:59	#2
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Several useful sections amongst this lot:- https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...ad.php?t=75282 A "proper" MOT should pick up the common rust areas (sill ends, rear suspension units) and any play in steering and suspension units and links. Check for excess smoke, signs of any leaks, noisy bearings, rattles, uneven tyre wear, polluted oil or coolant. You can usually "buy the seller". Check past MOT history for recurring faults , HPI check for accident damage and outstanding finance etc. All the usual stuff really! __________________ Oil in my veins!

6th February 2021, 22:30	#3
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Check the operation of the clutch if its a manual. Hold the clutch down while in gear for around 60 seconds to see if there is any drag coming from the clutch when pushed right down. If there is walk away as it probably needs a new slave cylinder. Expensive job. Not the cylinder, but the fitting. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.