rockatansky Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hello I have been preparing a Range Rover Classic for an MOT that has been off the road for over 4 years. With some fresh fuel it started up fist time! but immediately started spiting it out of a corroded fuel pipe. After sorting out a long list of other niggles in preparation it is nearly ready but I have some questions concerning the MOT test. On inspecting the rear shocks the top part (dust/muck cover?) that covers the piston has corroded into a large hole. Would this be an MOT fail? The rest of the shock seems fine. Would like to replace the suspension at some stage but keen to make sure it goes through MOT first. Are the any particular areas of the chassis to check over too? It is rusty underneath but it all looks pretty solid. I'm not sure what would constitute a pass or fail on parts like, for example, the body mounting points. It is rusty round the mounts but structurally sound, would this pass? Any pointers concerning rust and what is the tester looking for? Kind regards Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintman Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual/contents.htm. Think you will be OK with the shock if it works & isn't leaking, but if it is that old you might think about fitting new ones (as axle pairs only). Have a good look at the seat belt mounts in the rear arches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 A new shock is about £6, hardly going to break the bank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockatansky Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thank you for replies. £6! Where can I get new shocks for £6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 My mistake, they're a whole £9 now: Paddock Spares damn credit crunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 There will be rust anywhere but if it is only surface rust you are OK. If the tester can poke a hole in the chassis it will fail. If he can poke a hole in the body within 300mm of a body mounting point, seat mount, seatbelt mount etc it will fail. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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