Whats your views on this car?

[paulbn61]

I'm thinking of taking my T reg cdt off the road for a few months to gradually sort out the cosmetics. In the meantime I saw this 2.0 V6 for sale, but am not sure, with its mileage, whether to have a look as its 95 miles away. What do you think of the car from details I have.


Rover Club 75
4 door salon
1991cc V6
13.11.1999
Petrol
Manual
137,859
MOT 01.04.2023
Grey


He's asking £1300 ono.

[macafee2]

What is the MOT history like and what is the body like both internally and externally?

macfaee2

[planenut]

It's always worth asking if there is a member living locally to the sale car who might be able to take a look for you.

[Costa Fortuna]

Mine is in the cars for sale section for £500 less and about 40k miles less on the clock.

[paulbn61]

Originally Posted by Costa Fortuna

Mine is in the cars for sale section for £500 less and about 40k miles less on the clock.

I did notice that, but you are over twice the distance away regrettably. Thanks anyway.

[paulbn61]

Originally Posted by planenut

It's always worth asking if there is a member living locally to the sale car who might be able to take a look for you.

Thanks.


Wish we could get the Thanks button back.

[paulbn61]

Originally Posted by macafee2

What is the MOT history like and what is the body like both internally and externally?

macfaee2

Last years MoT fail (obviously majors put right as its MoT April this year

Repair immediately (major defects):

• Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
• Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
• Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
• Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Repair as soon as possible (minor defects):

• Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
• Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
• Rear fog lamp tell-tale just visable - digital screen degraded
• Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
• Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Its had an average up and down pass/fail over the years. Cant see bodywork or interior except tells me in good for year.

[Number 6]

One thing I would ask about is IF and WHEN the Cam belts have been changed

Can be Expensive if they have not.

[AndyN01]

I'm not keen on that MoT history.

Rear tyres of different sizes... Why? Correct sized tyres are easy to find. Maybe someone's just gone for the cheapo option and, for the last thing between you and life changing injuries or death, that smacks of a poor attitude to servicing/maintenance/care to me.

That then makes me wonder about all the other servicing and general stuff that may have been neglected.

Engine cam belts has already been mentioned.

It might be a great car but tread carefully and give it a very thorough check over. Ask for lots of pictures of the inside and outside and all the paperwork/service history etc.

Andy.

[paulbn61]

Originally Posted by Number 6

One thing I would ask about is IF and WHEN the Cam belts have been changed

Can be Expensive if they have not.

Says cambelts done recently, (at a cost of cost £1200??)and has FSH