Getting the old girl ready for MOT. (NOT an 800 !)

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Getting the old girl ready for MOT. (NOT an 800 !)

Post by John W » Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:19 pm

It's been a couple of years since this old girl was MOTD and on the road. To be honest, she has been neglected, standing out in all weathers. Carpets have rotted with the damp, leather gone hard, rust spots appearing....

Brought her home a few weeks ago. She fired up after 12 months unstarted with just a quick clean of the points-as she always does. Just spent a couple of hours checking her over. No major problems so MOT booked for Friday, which I expect her to pass with ease.

Leather fed and softening, car cleaned, electrics checked. Going to have to spend a bit of money on a respray I think. I was in two minds whether to sell her or not, but I just can't. A family heirloom.

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Post by Richard Moss » Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:55 pm

Very smart.
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Post by InTheRover'Over' » Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:19 pm

VV nice
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Post by schuwolf » Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:46 pm

Great looker John :D
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Post by 47p2 » Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:52 pm

Very few early P6s left, looks great.
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Post by John W » Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:10 pm

It is a nice car. I have always loved the very early cars and when this one turned up in my favourite Wedgwood Blue a decade ago, I couldn't refuse. It also helped that it's a Rover factory development car and has some interesting features. (Experimental gearbox/axle and suspension bushes.) The gearbox and axle are from one of the original P6 rally cars and endow it with very rapid acceleration-its MUCH quicker than any other 2000 I have driven. 8)

Once its MOTd, I have to see if I can save up for new paint. I have a set of NOS panelwork up the loft and the shell is completely rot free so it shouldn't be too hard to get it near mint. It's just time and money.... :roll:
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Post by v8mad0 » Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:59 pm

Very nice, fingers crossed for Friday
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Post by Flinty » Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:21 pm

Damm that is a good looking car.

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Post by Manalishi » Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:36 pm

Yes! 8)
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Post by TDHFastback » Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:18 pm

I can see why you fell for the colour John. That is gorgeous 8) 8)

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Post by Jon R » Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:08 pm

Lovely looking car John, really nice colour, looks new. 8) 8)

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Post by ZEBEDEEIT » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:30 pm

My uncle had a 2Ltr in navy blue. It was great fun to ride in, very fast and comfortable on the front 'settee'. At the time (1970's) we had a Ford Cortina Mk2, so it was a real treat..
I remember it had reg no REF 1, but this came off ot when he sold the car. He allegedly sold the number many years later to a professional football referee, probably for more than he got for the car..
Good luck with this one , it looks excellent. 8)
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Post by vitessesport7 » Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:03 am

:wink: looking great mate . i can confirm this is a cracker after looking at it myself in the flesh . i drooled over it , ultra low miles on her as well if i remember right john? get driving it mate and let others enjoy looking at her . i know i would . regs tony :wink:
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Post by John W » Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:48 am

And.....it passed! No advisories either.... :D

It did blow a heater hose on the way there so I now have to source one of those, but very pleased anyway! :D
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Post by simon » Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:13 pm

Nice one me and Jane nearly had one But a rover 2400 dt sd1 came up and we had that one in stead .
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