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Ravinder · 20th May 2017, 09:37

Meh, I didn't want it anyway...

keithst24 · 20th May 2017, 09:48

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Originally Posted by Ravinder

Meh, I didn't want it anyway...

Your Done

deltic08 · 20th May 2017, 10:33

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Originally Posted by The Rovering Member

Ok people, l nipped over early after l finished work to check it out. Luckily it was unlocked & no'one was there so l went over it in peace. I'm nobody's mechanic but here are my observations:

The near side has been keyed quite badly
Near side sill trim missing
Driver seat bolster damaged
Some seat foam disintegration
Drivers kick strip kicked off
Clutch rubber extremely worn
Boot dry
Plenums have some detritus in & there is some lightish moisture in there but l don't think they have been flooded
Coolant level correct
Oil nearly full but seems thin
Brake fluid low

Then the owner arrived, surprised he had left the car unlocked but had the keys, asked if l was the guy from Plymouth to which l replied no. It required a booster pack to start, first time apparently. The engine ran well, clutch felt ok & all gears selected well & moved the car. But even though l've never heard it before, there is what l reasonably presume is the death rattle.

As l pointed this out the guy got a bit defensive & said it wasn't there when he drove the car. I asked what the lowest price was, he said you tell me. I asked if £750 would get it if the expected Plymouth guy didn't have it. He said he couldn't say & then said l was a tyre-kicker anyway & wouldn't be back & even if l did return he wouldn't sell me the car. I'd already decided it wasn't for me anyway so we bade farewell.

It's very well equipped on the ICE front & l think has a lot going for it but needs further expense expending to bring it up to scratch.

I had a nice fry-up anyway & l'm glad l made the trip.

Oh, MoT'd until late September.

Cambelt history?

The Rovering Member · 20th May 2017, 10:57

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Originally Posted by deltic08

Cambelt history?

I didn't ask before he started getting shirty, l should've done but l doubt he'd have had a clue. He did tell me he had all the service history though it was over at the office (the car was over the road behind the cafe, which was handy

), how extensive it was, l couldn't say. He also told me he'd been in the trade a long time which was confirmed for me when he said it was the Honda lump in there.

I think the car's been mostly well looked after so they may well have been done. Or maybe that's why it was chopped in. This guy bought it from the garage which took it in p/x.

The Rovering Member · 20th May 2017, 11:06

The registration number is listed here if anyone previously knew the car:

http://www.autovillage.co.uk/used-ca...13069_45058916

jonc3725 · 20th May 2017, 11:34

Good car in normal ZT guise let alone this one with the paint and extras. If I had the time I would snap this one up as 1K is not a lot for a genuine car of this spec. I hope it goes to an enthusiast who has the time to give it some tlc

Our cars have to increase in price at some point as enthusiasts take over from the last owner before the scrapyard sort of owner. Has anybody checked the MOT history yet?

Well spotted OP

Dominic22 · 20th May 2017, 11:59

I bought it. I had agreed in the week but could not get there until this morning. Unfortunatly I need to get it back now as I could not get time to sort insurance etc in time due to work. I will need to go back in the week or weekend or arrange transport as I am being charged storage at £20 a day as parked off site. I am not 100% sure if that is right, I think it is but the phone kept ringing for the car so he might regret the price I bought it for.

Basically one owner car. MG press garage then the last owner who bought it on 26/7/04, 10 services with cambelt at 76000 (or so it says in the book but will confirm with the garage) in Oct 2014.

When I drove it, was very very quiet no rattle at all. I suspect it had been parked a while as was a trade in at a VW garage as the owner bought a new scirocco. Shame about the key mark on the side and near side trim missing but that is easily solved. I will write to the previous owner to see what happened.

The bolster damage on the drivers side is odd as it is not in the normal place but on the side of the seat. The rest are in great shape, 2 keys no lines on the IPK and all manuals even the DVD player etc.

Need to get it here as not keen on a weeks storage fee so if anyone is close that would be a help...but as far as I could tell it seems good. Was a good price for the car it is. Not sure where Plymouth came from, I assume it was lost in translation with them. I am in the midlands ...

I have some really quick photos that i will try and post but will add more when it arrives.

The Rovering Member · 20th May 2017, 12:24

No rattle at all? Very odd, perhaps it just does it from cold.
It is a good car at a good price needing some TLC but l already have more than enough on my plate so it didn't take me long to decide it wasn't for me. If it had been perfect though....

Well done, it's good that it's gone to a forum member.

I still prefer the Rover's though.

jr.ewing* · 20th May 2017, 14:20

Looks like we have sister cars, not many 190s in gulfstream

mmmgroveeer · 20th May 2017, 23:01

I guess from what everyone is saying a Profit to be made out of it.
Presumably it will be back up for Sale soon??

20th May 2017, 09:37	#21
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20th May 2017, 11:06	#25
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,957 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	The registration number is listed here if anyone previously knew the car: http://www.autovillage.co.uk/used-ca...13069_45058916 __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

20th May 2017, 11:34	#26
jonc3725 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 + and MKIV Supra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 224 Thanked 493 Times in 359 Posts	Good car in normal ZT guise let alone this one with the paint and extras. If I had the time I would snap this one up as 1K is not a lot for a genuine car of this spec. I hope it goes to an enthusiast who has the time to give it some tlc Our cars have to increase in price at some point as enthusiasts take over from the last owner before the scrapyard sort of owner. Has anybody checked the MOT history yet? Well spotted OP __________________ Jon C Living the dream MK IV VVTI Tiptronic TT Toyota Supra MG ZT 190+ BornTuesday, 10th July 2001 @ 09:01:10 259th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 252nd ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 101st ZT in Solar Red (code: CEU) to be made out of 1,888

20th May 2017, 11:59	#27
Dominic22 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V8 Plus Others Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 1,603 Thanks: 18 Thanked 163 Times in 81 Posts	I bought it. I had agreed in the week but could not get there until this morning. Unfortunatly I need to get it back now as I could not get time to sort insurance etc in time due to work. I will need to go back in the week or weekend or arrange transport as I am being charged storage at £20 a day as parked off site. I am not 100% sure if that is right, I think it is but the phone kept ringing for the car so he might regret the price I bought it for. Basically one owner car. MG press garage then the last owner who bought it on 26/7/04, 10 services with cambelt at 76000 (or so it says in the book but will confirm with the garage) in Oct 2014. When I drove it, was very very quiet no rattle at all. I suspect it had been parked a while as was a trade in at a VW garage as the owner bought a new scirocco. Shame about the key mark on the side and near side trim missing but that is easily solved. I will write to the previous owner to see what happened. The bolster damage on the drivers side is odd as it is not in the normal place but on the side of the seat. The rest are in great shape, 2 keys no lines on the IPK and all manuals even the DVD player etc. Need to get it here as not keen on a weeks storage fee so if anyone is close that would be a help...but as far as I could tell it seems good. Was a good price for the car it is. Not sure where Plymouth came from, I assume it was lost in translation with them. I am in the midlands ... I have some really quick photos that i will try and post but will add more when it arrives. Last edited by Dominic22; 20th May 2017 at 12:24..

20th May 2017, 12:24	#28
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,957 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	No rattle at all? Very odd, perhaps it just does it from cold. It is a good car at a good price needing some TLC but l already have more than enough on my plate so it didn't take me long to decide it wasn't for me. If it had been perfect though.... Well done, it's good that it's gone to a forum member. I still prefer the Rover's though. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

20th May 2017, 14:20	#29
jr.ewing* Loves to post mg zt Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 252 Thanks: 56 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts	Looks like we have sister cars, not many 190s in gulfstream

20th May 2017, 23:01	#30
mmmgroveeer Avid contributor 75 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Sussex Posts: 132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	I guess from what everyone is saying a Profit to be made out of it. Presumably it will be back up for Sale soon??