Ooops! I did it again (22k miles R100): now Rich M's car!

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Ooops! I did it again (22k miles R100): now Rich M's car!

Post by MG Mal » Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:51 pm

Believed to be from a deceased estate (but not confirmed) local yard deemed it too good to scrap. 8-)

It has a genuine 22,700 miles, and service book to prove.

2 Faults known so far.

Signs of being parked up for long periods , there is a couple of holes in the edge of the scuttle recess where the bonnet close's.

Drivers seat base the stitching has come undone.

MOT booked for Weds, If all goes well at the testing centre it will be available for a new home.

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Post by Thomas J » Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:55 pm

Hi Mal that looks great i have a soft spot for the metros/100 series.
My first car that i actually was able to drive on the road was a white 5 door 1.4 si. I actually miss that car sometimes. Can i ask what the economy is like on a metro as my vitesse is dire over here so i might get a cheap metro/100 and drive that. Thanks Thomas
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Post by MG Mal » Mon Nov 14, 2011 1:24 pm

According to the "Book" when new the figures were as below:

Rover 100 1.1 K series (8valve)

Fuel Consumption (urban) 40.3 mpg
Fuel consumption (extra urban) 61.7 mpg
Fuel consumption (combined) 44.2 mpg

As this one is the 8 valve and only having 22,700 on the clock, I would say it's likely to still be the same.

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Post by Alex SBY » Mon Nov 14, 2011 1:57 pm

Top work, Mal in getting this!

Good luck with it :D
One or two 800s...

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Post by Thomas J » Mon Nov 14, 2011 1:58 pm

Thats brilliant over double what im getting
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Post by Richard Moss » Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:49 pm

Looks like another good one.
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Post by Richard C » Mon Nov 14, 2011 4:14 pm

Thats way too good to scrap, what on earth will people throw away, good for you though Mal
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Post by CHR15E » Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:12 pm

Blimey, another. You're going to be busy for a while now. :lol:
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Post by MG Mal » Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:43 pm

Yup.

This one is already booked in for its test on wednesday.

So tomorow, I will be fettling it out, and doing a few bits to the series Landy, as I will be advertising that soon.

Awaiting on parts for the Green R plate, and the little MG is road legal, so just having a bit of fun with that.

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Post by Robs820 » Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:52 am

I'm beginning to get the impression that Mal has started a one man crusade to save every Metro and all derivatives from the breakers. Fair play to you, Mal. Hopefully you enjoy playing with your new cars. Should at least keep you busy for a while :-)
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Post by MG Mal » Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:04 am

Thanks rob, but I doubt anyone could save them all.

Just doing my bit.

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Post by MG Mal » Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:23 pm

Well she passed the test well.

Just a couple of advisories regarding surface corrosion underneath.

Need t sort out a few trim bits that have suffered due to damp while out of use.

I was'nt sure about the front tyres, so had a pair of uniroyals that where on offer fitted before the test.

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Post by John W » Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:27 pm

MG Mal wrote:
Just a couple of advisories regarding surface corrosion underneath.

On a Metro? Who knew....? :lol:
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Post by Richard Moss » Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:23 am

I'm pleased to say that, barring any last minute hitches, this car will soon be mine. The long term plan is for it to be a first car for my eldest daughter - she's only 15 now but two years soon passes!

I'm not sure what we'll do with it until then. :)
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Post by MG Mal » Sun Nov 20, 2011 9:25 am

Thanks Richard.

It will be a great learner car for her, as well as last her a good while as a first car.

The last Roverised Metro's are a far cry from the basic "shopping trolley" the Mk1's were.

They are a good investment and very nippy little cars.

And at the moment can be had for a good price.

Having a club behind them, can only make people more aware of just how good they can be, and will in time only increase in price for good examples.
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