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Stacker Member Since: 04 May 2016 Location: Theale, Reading Posts: 479 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I know how you feel, did you walk away with a smile then cry as you got down the road?!
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Clivefog Member Since: 23 Aug 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 354 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Put mine in today and it passed. I was only trying to find out if it was a wheel bearing and asked it they could have a look, that will cost £30 sir, but an MoT is only £40 I'll have one of those I said. Out they came with the pass, what about the wheel bearing, oh can't spin the wheel fast enough to hear anything minimal movement so as far as an MoT test it is fine. Booked in for Friday to take a mechanic for a short drive............. |
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chawks Member Since: 28 Oct 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 305 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I phoned the garage for the result sounding all jolly but crying inside. Still not sure whether to repair or just move on to a tdv8. Think If the bill exceeds £1500 it's going on eBay as spares repairs as the car is only worth peanuts |
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b348xyx Member Since: 29 Sep 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 319 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
On the other foot if all is well even the 2002 V8 go for decent amount privately for ones with full service and well looked after but they seem to be getting harder to find.
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chawks Member Since: 28 Oct 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 305 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Had a chat with the garage - estimate of £500 plus vat for bulk of it but hadn't investigated the subframe welding too deeply as other cars on the ramp. Thought not too bad so popped in after work for a chat where I was hit with we've had it on the ramp and I was given a bag of rusted metal. Sorry Sir but welding is estimated at £2500+vat. Subframe mounting points shot and could spread further once fuel tank removed for better access. They also were very suprised that the last MOT didn't show any advisorys on this area.
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b348xyx Member Since: 29 Sep 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 319 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
sorry to hear bad news |
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chawks Member Since: 28 Oct 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 305 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
You win some you lose some. Not sure I dare take a risk on another one or just move on to another brand |
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speedymarktd6 Member Since: 20 Nov 2008 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 727 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
It's got to be worth 3 to 3.5k as an mot failure / breaker onto no6 Range Rover
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chawks Member Since: 28 Oct 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 305 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Well I've had a welder check it over and yes it needs welding but he thinks the tester was harsh as it's not that bad. I'm in two minds just to get it retested with the other bits done to see what happens. I do love Range Rovers but not this particular one |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6399 ![]() ![]() |
Look for replacement rear sub-frame on auction sites should be £300-400 in good nick. Can then be prepped for fitting.
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