MOT massacre

postbasher · 22nd July 2020, 18:33

Am still reeling from the shock..i ws expecting something to come up but OMG...i have this day had to contemplate scrappage..
Like many other folk I have not worked for months..luckily for me tho i start a six week stint in august .."but money is just too tight to mention" all the same..
so the fail last year was a light bulb and a windscreen washer..something like that...advisory was a brake issue...
Today...

Both sills...i knew about a hole the size of my fist on one sill by the rear jacking point cos i repaired it in march with fiberglass...how naieve was i?But didnt see this coming.

one rear wheel bearing failed

NSF coil spring not located in correct position with possible rust/damage?

rear suspension arm corroded

exhaust emissions failed

top rear shock absorbers missing some washers [at the top?]??

and none of the above will address the aircon issue

The emissions issue might be addressed with fuel additive/cleaner?
suspension arm likely have to be new....
sills £150 each
Doing any work myself is out of the question..dont have the tools or skills..
I did wonder if i should put it up for sale ofcourse but only briefly...I will have to find the money...i need this motor to get me and the caravan to my temp job in walsall in august...so i guess i just wanted a rant...

this NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- appens eh...I will be looking at a bill in the region of £600 apparently ...I suppose what i want you all to say is that yes...its an investment in the next few years of motoring...it stands to reason that i will have a sound vehicle for a few years?...any thoughts folks?...something cheery pls lol

PS...sometimes just helps to put it out there...i can and i will bite the bullet.

suzublu · 22nd July 2020, 18:47

Sills https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Of-R...sAAOSw6qhesxET

Ched · 22nd July 2020, 18:48

Rear wheel bearing is a doddle, unless you have to change the brake shields too

Remove the shocker and reseat the spring and a coat of paint

Emissions, get some millars additive in the tank.

Are the washers missing from under the 3 nuts that hold the shocker ?

Good luck anyhow.

SD1too · 22nd July 2020, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by postbasher

Both sills
one rear wheel bearing failed
NSF coil spring not located in correct position with possible rust/damage?
rear suspension arm corroded
exhaust emissions failed
top rear shock absorbers missing some washers [at the top?]??

Evening Mark,

How many of these are advisories?

Simon

FLYING BANANA · 22nd July 2020, 19:13

Sorry to hear the news Mark.

postbasher · 22nd July 2020, 19:39

none are advisories....and nothing ever mentioned before in any mot

postbasher · 22nd July 2020, 20:07

and best of luck with the project Ched..i was more capable when i owned a mk2 escort...could take the engine out in a jiffy...them were indeed the good ole days...it was fun!...not like now...anything car related feels just beyond me...and the consequences now seem too great/expensive/time consuming when its one's everyday vehicle..Confidence is partly the issue...I used to think how good it would be to spend a weekend with someone, indeed a group of peeps and just see how far we could get taking a 75 apart, guided by someone 'with the knowins' sts

steve-45 · 22nd July 2020, 20:21

Cars are an expensive past-time. A guy I know needs to have one of the two turbochargers replaced on his TDV8 Range Rover.

Cost to replace one turbocharger in the region of £1300.00 !

Chunky2778 · 22nd July 2020, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by postbasher

Am still reeling from the shock..i ws expecting something to come up but OMG...i have this day had to contemplate scrappage..
Like many other folk I have not worked for months..luckily for me tho i start a six week stint in august .."but money is just too tight to mention" all the same..
so the fail last year was a light bulb and a windscreen washer..something like that...advisory was a brake issue...
Today...

Both sills...i knew about a hole the size of my fist on one sill by the rear jacking point cos i repaired it in march with fiberglass...how naieve was i?But didnt see this coming.

one rear wheel bearing failed

NSF coil spring not located in correct position with possible rust/damage?

rear suspension arm corroded

exhaust emissions failed

top rear shock absorbers missing some washers [at the top?]??

and none of the above will address the aircon issue

The emissions issue might be addressed with fuel additive/cleaner?
suspension arm likely have to be new....
sills £150 each
Doing any work myself is out of the question..dont have the tools or skills..
I did wonder if i should put it up for sale ofcourse but only briefly...I will have to find the money...i need this motor to get me and the caravan to my temp job in walsall in august...so i guess i just wanted a rant...

this NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- appens eh...I will be looking at a bill in the region of £600 apparently ...I suppose what i want you all to say is that yes...its an investment in the next few years of motoring...it stands to reason that i will have a sound vehicle for a few years?...any thoughts folks?...something cheery pls lol

PS...sometimes just helps to put it out there...i can and i will bite the bullet.

Sounds like if you do get the work done an afternoon with some waxoyl or spray Schultz might save you a bill or two next year?

If it's a diesel then emissions could EGR valve needing cleaning or blocking off, can be done with a 2p coin.

PCV filter and air filter.might need doing then a fuel cleaner and a blast on the motorway?

coolguy · 22nd July 2020, 20:53

Little consolation I know, but what would £600 buy you as a replacement even with a contribution from the 75, and then it could be trouble. The prices of both second hand and new cars these days is frightening.

22nd July 2020, 18:33	#1
postbasher Avid contributor Rover Connoisseur cdt se auto Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Plymouth Posts: 129 Thanks: 213 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	MOT massacre Am still reeling from the shock..i ws expecting something to come up but OMG...i have this day had to contemplate scrappage.. Like many other folk I have not worked for months..luckily for me tho i start a six week stint in august .."but money is just too tight to mention" all the same.. so the fail last year was a light bulb and a windscreen washer..something like that...advisory was a brake issue... Today... Both sills...i knew about a hole the size of my fist on one sill by the rear jacking point cos i repaired it in march with fiberglass...how naieve was i?But didnt see this coming. one rear wheel bearing failed NSF coil spring not located in correct position with possible rust/damage? rear suspension arm corroded exhaust emissions failed top rear shock absorbers missing some washers [at the top?]?? and none of the above will address the aircon issue The emissions issue might be addressed with fuel additive/cleaner? suspension arm likely have to be new.... sills £150 each Doing any work myself is out of the question..dont have the tools or skills.. I did wonder if i should put it up for sale ofcourse but only briefly...I will have to find the money...i need this motor to get me and the caravan to my temp job in walsall in august...so i guess i just wanted a rant... this NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- appens eh...I will be looking at a bill in the region of £600 apparently ...I suppose what i want you all to say is that yes...its an investment in the next few years of motoring...it stands to reason that i will have a sound vehicle for a few years?...any thoughts folks?...something cheery pls lol PS...sometimes just helps to put it out there...i can and i will bite the bullet.

22nd July 2020, 19:13	#5
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22nd July 2020, 18:47	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,911 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Sills https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Of-R...sAAOSw6qhesxET

22nd July 2020, 18:48	#3
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	Rear wheel bearing is a doddle, unless you have to change the brake shields too Remove the shocker and reseat the spring and a coat of paint Emissions, get some millars additive in the tank. Are the washers missing from under the 3 nuts that hold the shocker ? Good luck anyhow.

22nd July 2020, 19:39	#6
postbasher Avid contributor Rover Connoisseur cdt se auto Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Plymouth Posts: 129 Thanks: 213 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	none are advisories....and nothing ever mentioned before in any mot

22nd July 2020, 20:07	#7
postbasher Avid contributor Rover Connoisseur cdt se auto Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Plymouth Posts: 129 Thanks: 213 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	and best of luck with the project Ched..i was more capable when i owned a mk2 escort...could take the engine out in a jiffy...them were indeed the good ole days...it was fun!...not like now...anything car related feels just beyond me...and the consequences now seem too great/expensive/time consuming when its one's everyday vehicle..Confidence is partly the issue...I used to think how good it would be to spend a weekend with someone, indeed a group of peeps and just see how far we could get taking a 75 apart, guided by someone 'with the knowins' sts

22nd July 2020, 20:21	#8
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	Cars are an expensive past-time. A guy I know needs to have one of the two turbochargers replaced on his TDV8 Range Rover. Cost to replace one turbocharger in the region of £1300.00 !

22nd July 2020, 20:53	#10
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	Little consolation I know, but what would £600 buy you as a replacement even with a contribution from the 75, and then it could be trouble. The prices of both second hand and new cars these days is frightening.