Stevebrookman

Picked this up today to give my Sierra a rest. 2.0 diesel auto-Connoisseur SE.
155,000 miles-done very little over the last few years.
Bloke I bought it off had it for 18 years.
6 weeks MOT left.
Drives well- a few niggles to sort out-exhaust vibrating, headlining drooping , needs a good clean and takes a while to start when hot.
Still it only cost £400
 
 

MOT time yesterday-failed-on the bloody handbrake!
Took on @RoverFolkUs advice and looked through the hole at the pivot shoe and it looked new-along with the springs-so didn't take the hub off. Adjusted up the shoes (should have rechecked after a while) and the adjustment at the handbrake . Still a bit of adjustment on the handbrake and rear shoes I think.
Garage is going to do it next Monday -I could have a fiddle but away for 4 days and easier if its with the garage that mot'd it.
MOT guy said its a very good car-no advisories.
Also it seems that Allan the previous owner had all advisories mentioned in the MOT's fixed-I checked with him and he confirmed this. Last years were pitted rear discs-there are new discs on the back and it looks like new handbrake springs etc.
So hopefully should be MOT'd next week. 

MOT time yesterday-failed-on the bloody handbrake!
Took on @RoverFolkUs advice and looked through the hole at the pivot shoe and it looked new-along with the springs-so didn't take the hub off. Adjusted up the shoes (should have rechecked after a while) and the adjustment at the handbrake . Still a bit of adjustment on the handbrake and rear shoes I think.
Garage is going to do it next Monday -I could have a fiddle but away for 4 days and easier if its with the garage that mot'd it.
MOT guy said its a very good car-no advisories.
Also it seems that Allan the previous owner had all advisories mentioned in the MOT's fixed-I checked with him and he confirmed this. Last years were pitted rear discs-there are new discs on the back and it looks like new handbrake springs etc.
So hopefully should be MOT'd next week. 

You've done bloody well there.

MOT time yesterday-failed-on the bloody handbrake!
Took on @RoverFolkUs advice and looked through the hole at the pivot shoe and it looked new-along with the springs-so didn't take the hub off. Adjusted up the shoes (should have rechecked after a while) and the adjustment at the handbrake . Still a bit of adjustment on the handbrake and rear shoes I think.
Garage is going to do it next Monday -I could have a fiddle but away for 4 days and easier if its with the garage that mot'd it.
MOT guy said its a very good car-no advisories.
Also it seems that Allan the previous owner had all advisories mentioned in the MOT's fixed-I checked with him and he confirmed this. Last years were pitted rear discs-there are new discs on the back and it looks like new handbrake springs etc.
So hopefully should be MOT'd next week. 

Picked this up today to give my Sierra a rest. 2.0 diesel auto-Connoisseur SE.
155,000 miles-done very little over the last few years.
Bloke I bought it off had it for 18 years.
6 weeks MOT left.
Drives well- a few niggles to sort out-exhaust vibrating, headlining drooping , needs a good clean and takes a while to start when hot.
Still it only cost £400
 
 

MOT time yesterday-failed-on the bloody handbrake!
Took on @RoverFolkUs advice and looked through the hole at the pivot shoe and it looked new-along with the springs-so didn't take the hub off. Adjusted up the shoes (should have rechecked after a while) and the adjustment at the handbrake . Still a bit of adjustment on the handbrake and rear shoes I think.
Garage is going to do it next Monday -I could have a fiddle but away for 4 days and easier if its with the garage that mot'd it.
MOT guy said its a very good car-no advisories.
Also it seems that Allan the previous owner had all advisories mentioned in the MOT's fixed-I checked with him and he confirmed this. Last years were pitted rear discs-there are new discs on the back and it looks like new handbrake springs etc.
So hopefully should be MOT'd next week. 

MOT time yesterday-failed-on the bloody handbrake!
Took on @RoverFolkUs advice and looked through the hole at the pivot shoe and it looked new-along with the springs-so didn't take the hub off. Adjusted up the shoes (should have rechecked after a while) and the adjustment at the handbrake . Still a bit of adjustment on the handbrake and rear shoes I think.
Garage is going to do it next Monday -I could have a fiddle but away for 4 days and easier if its with the garage that mot'd it.
MOT guy said its a very good car-no advisories.
Also it seems that Allan the previous owner had all advisories mentioned in the MOT's fixed-I checked with him and he confirmed this. Last years were pitted rear discs-there are new discs on the back and it looks like new handbrake springs etc.
So hopefully should be MOT'd next week. 

Thanks all-sorry for the late relies-but since the update I cant use my old ipad to post or look at photos!!
No poo count or breakfast unfortunately-picked car up at 11am - only 13 miles away- using the old trusty sierra.
Friend down the buses who pointed me towards this has three of them-he thinks the hot starting after leaving it a few mins is a dodgy injector-he had it with one of his years ago-but can buy good used ones for 20 odd quid and it's plug and play so will have a look.
First diesel car I've had and even though  its only 115bhp it wafts along quite well- 5 speed auto.
Will clean leather this week and passenger window needs a bit of silicon spray.
Tyres are Uniroyal and some other good make and seem like new-exhaust still has Klarius stickers on and looks fairly new (I say new but car has done minimal mileage over the last few years).
Will tax it today (£390!!) but with man maths the tax and insurance are 3.5 pints of San Miguel a week (I've cut down my drinking to 5 pins every weds where I would also drink one or two bottles every night-gall bladder issues!!).
Will have a fiddle this week with exhaust rattling and put it in for MOT in a couple of weeks. It's worth a bit more than £400 in parts.
 
 

MOT time yesterday-failed-on the bloody handbrake!
Took on @RoverFolkUs advice and looked through the hole at the pivot shoe and it looked new-along with the springs-so didn't take the hub off. Adjusted up the shoes (should have rechecked after a while) and the adjustment at the handbrake . Still a bit of adjustment on the handbrake and rear shoes I think.
Garage is going to do it next Monday -I could have a fiddle but away for 4 days and easier if its with the garage that mot'd it.
MOT guy said its a very good car-no advisories.
Also it seems that Allan the previous owner had all advisories mentioned in the MOT's fixed-I checked with him and he confirmed this. Last years were pitted rear discs-there are new discs on the back and it looks like new handbrake springs etc.
So hopefully should be MOT'd next week. 

Picked this up today to give my Sierra a rest. 2.0 diesel auto-Connoisseur SE.
155,000 miles-done very little over the last few years.
Bloke I bought it off had it for 18 years.
6 weeks MOT left.
Drives well- a few niggles to sort out-exhaust vibrating, headlining drooping , needs a good clean and takes a while to start when hot.
Still it only cost £400
 
 

Thanks Roverfolk- will give it a go this week!!

A few jobs done on the old Rover.
Lights were polished up.
Had a diesel leak from the secondary pump- a few drips -looks like original clip had lost tension.
Thermostat seemed to be stuck open -so did the Renault 5 mod.
Surface rust on rear suspension components rubbed down, rustkilled and primed today ready for paint.
Next job -hand brake adjustment -which could be a pain.
MOT runs out in just over three weeks so will book it in next week.
Bowls along at 70ish very, very nicely.
 

Picked this up today to give my Sierra a rest. 2.0 diesel auto-Connoisseur SE.
155,000 miles-done very little over the last few years.
Bloke I bought it off had it for 18 years.
6 weeks MOT left.
Drives well- a few niggles to sort out-exhaust vibrating, headlining drooping , needs a good clean and takes a while to start when hot.
Still it only cost £400
 
 

^ see above for Rover 75 handbrake troubles
 

A few jobs done on the old Rover.
Lights were polished up.
Had a diesel leak from the secondary pump- a few drips -looks like original clip had lost tension.
Thermostat seemed to be stuck open -so did the Renault 5 mod.
Surface rust on rear suspension components rubbed down, rustkilled and primed today ready for paint.
Next job -hand brake adjustment -which could be a pain.
MOT runs out in just over three weeks so will book it in next week.
Bowls along at 70ish very, very nicely.
 

A few jobs done on the old Rover.
Lights were polished up.
Had a diesel leak from the secondary pump- a few drips -looks like original clip had lost tension.
Thermostat seemed to be stuck open -so did the Renault 5 mod.
Surface rust on rear suspension components rubbed down, rustkilled and primed today ready for paint.
Next job -hand brake adjustment -which could be a pain.
MOT runs out in just over three weeks so will book it in next week.
Bowls along at 70ish very, very nicely.
 

A few jobs done on the old Rover.
Lights were polished up.
Had a diesel leak from the secondary pump- a few drips -looks like original clip had lost tension.
Thermostat seemed to be stuck open -so did the Renault 5 mod.
Surface rust on rear suspension components rubbed down, rustkilled and primed today ready for paint.
Next job -hand brake adjustment -which could be a pain.
MOT runs out in just over three weeks so will book it in next week.
Bowls along at 70ish very, very nicely.
 

Polished the Rovers lights up. Very cloudy when I got it-now a lot better.

Polished the Rovers lights up. Very cloudy when I got it-now a lot better.

Polished the Rovers lights up. Very cloudy when I got it-now a lot better.

Polished the Rovers lights up. Very cloudy when I got it-now a lot better.

Polished the Rovers lights up. Very cloudy when I got it-now a lot better.

Well, I guess I'm here 🤣

Polished the Rovers lights up. Very cloudy when I got it-now a lot better.