Will My Old Banger Pass Its MOT? Even Though It Doesn't Need One!!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 เม.ย. 2023
- Time To Get The Mini MOT'd Before The Next Synth Pickup videos!
It's had a lot of mechanical and body work since the last MOT 4 years ago, so it should be a breeze! but there is always the blinker fluid that gets you!
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always a bunch of stuff to keep on top of. this is a vid i did because people were curious! i intend to keep it for the long haul and it'll like end up like triggers broom! as i'm a serial tinkerer. if you see owt in these car vids you think i have done wrong, don't hesitate to comment, as i'm not at all a mechanic, i'm just plonker with a can do attitude, some tools, a number of garage days with me dad as a kid and a haines manual and i suppose transferrable skills from other hands on thingies like syndesizers, but that doesn't mean i know what i'm doing with cars! It's had a lot of mechanical and body work since the last MOT 4 years ago, so it should be a breeze! but there is always the blinker fluid that gets you!
I love seeing just how much of a car guy you are Sam. That's a sweet little car you've got.
Wouldn't surprise me if the sound of the gearbox got them thinking something's up. Most people are so used to nice quiet helical gears that a straight cut racing box probably sounds like it's scary broken!
Haha. The fact that you are driving a mini with a cage around as well as the fact you downsized the wheels tells me you are enough of a car guy to me. I'm swapping a Honda engine into my little Mini-inspired Nissan Be-1, and I put smaller wheels back on mine too. Lightweight = fun.
@@JaenEngineering i went to a car garage who are no strangers to minis in all shapes and sizes, i think they enjoyed working on it because of that also!
@@mf_rat But old cars stay on the road longer and insurance companies sometimes will give you a break if the car sees limited miles. Besides keeping old cars on the road is better for the planet.
Not surprised the lanolin does the job - have you ever seen a sheep with rust on it?
It's always good when an MOT tester sees new parts, it gives them the idea you are looking after your vehicle, then they tend not to look so hard. You can get the MOT test sheet on line and just check everything on it. 🔧👍
Props to you for keeping the little mini up and going.
I’m in the USA and heavily involved in cars as a hobby and it’s always great to see someone take the time to learn the skills and enjoy a classic car.
I love the individualisms and expression that comes with these older vehicles and the unique experiences and friendships that form around them.
"well meaning plonker", never heard that before, but I understood it right away, it's perfect.
I really love the old grumpy naysayer voice, reminds me of a couple of real people I have meet in my time as well.
Look mum, no advisories.
Ya beat me to it :v
Yep, track-rod ends would be a fail. Love the DIY ramp, what a great idea. Once made a chassis rotisserie for my old car. Excellent job!
This was really satisfying, love a beautiful old car being taken care of properly.
there really are same moaning minis out in youtube land. the fatter the tyre walls the better the ride, these new low profile tyres give a shocking ride.
Great that she passed with no issues. 2x👍
most folks have one mud flap lower than the other
Front wheel drive are 'toe out' because the power applied to the wheels pulls them forward
rear wheel drive is toe in, power on the rear makes the front splay out.
Good idea to get the MOT as a safety check, peace of mind
and the back ones on this car are toe in too! i guess rear wheel rear is toe out? i dunno
@@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER Yep, rear is toe in, because power on the front drags the rear wheels making them splay out
@@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER You most always want a bit of toe in on the rear whether it's RWD or FWD, toe out encourages oversteer.
Some (most?) Minis have loads of toe in at the rear. Someone once told me it was done on purpose to make it easier to turn in to parking spaces...not sure about that!
I think some people set the rear track dead straight but I'd always have a slight toe in.
Sam i really, *really* love your orange Mini, totally in love with the looks and vibe it has. Totally unexpected to get a car video on your channel, but super appreciated!
My step dad has run a British car shop (in the US), my whole life. I’ve seen so many old British cars that were so much less maintained than yours, but they were still serving as someone’s commuter car. Especially the 70’s and 80’s MG BGT’s.
The absolute rush when your old car passes inspection 😂😂😂 so relatable
i know right hahaha
Mine passed this morning, with no advisories. First car in 37 years of driving to do so. Absolutely stoked 😃🤣
@@peterbradburn9115 Wow. I would love my car to do that! Always a few hundred, last time with none was back in 2014 and we didn't even own the car then!
That's a proper race car! Competition stickers from past events on the roll cage. Good on ya.
I may have to build a wooden display stand, just like the one for you mini, for my landrover to go on!
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Aaaah yeah! That would be great Cliff! If your back yard is on an incline at all or any bit that is lower than another bit! Might need a bit more wood! But yeah. Best thing ever and completely moveable
We use a similar product to Lanoguard on boats called Lanocote. It's "anhydrous lanolin" which my dad always pronounces "androgynous lanolin" which makes my day. Instead of a spray, it's a cream that you rub onto fittings and cables to protect them. It smells pretty nice and it makes your hands soft.
There's a special place in heaven for people who care about old machines, mantain them and keep them working.
I'm pretty sure, that special place in heaven has a specialer lounge for small cars and music instruments caretakers.
Thanks for sharing your videos. They're a joy, each and every one of them.
Those small wheels look epic, you're taking good care of your Mini, keep sharing updates like this please! :D
I respect your integrity regarding the useage of the car being "in the spirit" of the MOT exemption; I've seen some absolute widowmakers rolling into car shows (most notably an old Singer that ceased to exist at the bottom of the doors. I mean NO sills at all, dread to think what the frame was like!)
As someone who daily drives old MK2 Sciroccos I'm all too aware of 30+ year old parts just deciding to shit the bed, and I totally agree that if it's exempt but in regular use it's the responsible thing to do.
People seem to forget that just because it's exempt from MOT doesn't mean it is exempt from being safe to use on the highway!
All that rambling shizz said, it really is a cracking little car Sam, nice one :)
you know it!!! glad the scirocco is still doing it :D
@LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER she's definitely trying! Haha, temporarily off the road for a long overdue once over but hoping to be back out on the road by summer so I can go out for a rip!
I love that! Fantastic! I had one of the big 2005 Cooper S. We don't see the classic tiny ones in Texas so often. But I always wanted one. Nice to see you giving it more life. It looks as cool as they get, complete with the roll cage!
Just the thought of what would happen to one of those small cars in America if hit by the average American truck/SUV makes me shudder. In EU/UK it's not that much of a problem as even what passes for SUV are actually crossovers and much smaller than the American ones, and trucks are rarely a thing.
congrats! always good to keep your kit in good nick!
love your car, I had a 1981 mini here in Canada and I miss it ti this day.... keep her running as long as possible, she likes picking up old stuff being old herself!!!!!
Brilliant Video! Great to see your other passions!
A lovely little car you have there, well done on getting it MOTed, it is always a good thing to get them looked at by a fresh set of eyes. The car has a lot of very expensive parts on it, and looks very cool, quite envious, fast Minis are a bundle of fun. Your new track rod ends will last well if you grease them from time to time, better than some of the sealed for life ones. Found your channel through some of your electronic projects, so it was a surprise to see the car.
Loock Mum!, This car has no computer either! It totally belongs here the way you present it. Thanx for this Handbook On How To Stay Alive On The Road!
I am glad the mini passed, I love classic Minis and of course classic synths!!, keep up the good work!👍
That thing sounds fantastic, i noticed in a previous video of driving this car that it sounded really amazing
Congrats on the MOT, my 1st car was a light blue Mini from 1977 and 1st synth a 1978 Jen SX-2000 Synthetone - both made some great noises!
I am impressed I like that you share your little old car videos my feiro is 36 years old they are known to be dodgy but fun
I'm a bit of a shade tree myself- mainly 2 wheels- props sir- you are a man of many talents
"See? It's safe! I mean, it's not safe, but it's safer than I thought it was."
I need this quote on a bumper sticker to put on my 40 year old Chevy.
Congrats this is interesting from across the pond!
I wish my inner critic voice was as hilarious as yours, Sam. It's always cracks me up when you do it.
I thought it was you I see on the m2 the other week!! Such a beauty of a car!
I was wrong I expected advisories. Well done Sam on your good maintenance.
Cool little motor glad she's good and healthy! Yes does look better with the 10 inch wheels.
I've heard that minis are easy to work on. This video just proofs that. Nice one Sam let the classics live on.
Easy ? Watch out with this old British machinery .
Some things are very fiddly with no room to work which can make a 1 minute job take hours!
Holy shit you’ve had to go above and beyond, mate. That rig is running quite well.
Nice! My little Suzuki Carry passed on friday, touch on go on emissions for a while, but got there in the end!
Nice one! Looks a hoot to drive and you are clearly looking after it and as you say, doing your due diligence... That reminds me the MOT is due on my own modified classic... Whoops.
Love it! I miss cars that were this simple to work on. My first car was a Ginetta and it was a hodge-podge of Cortina and Fiesta parts. It was so simple to work on that I learned a lot about basic car maintenance. These days if you can't plug it in to scan it or re-code parts, you can't fix half the problems you come across :( Keep that beauty on the road!
that is great news and your care is safe you have a rollcage plus I bet those aftermarket brakes are better then factory !
Saw you driving through Cliffsend the other week. Lpoking COOL! SteveH.
My first car was a 1971 mini clubman.. and I like synths must be a link lol
Congrats on getting your nice example of a mini through!
Why not? A Mini video every 2 months does make the channel more interesting. A nice mix.
I've failed on track rod ends before (on a '00s Honda!) so that was definitely a good move. Great to see classic Minis out and about still!
I love it when your car is featured, it's so cool. Fun vid, thanks
This is great.
I'm so glad seeing you fixing your car. Not many do that anymore.
It is actually not that difficult. You just need some tools, time and a place to be at.
Well done on getting the part in Lucifer S3E04 as one of the kids
Huh?
For my fellow Yanks, MOT is Ministry of Transport, like our Department of Motor Vehicles.
I'm imagining an alternate universe LMNC channel about cars made without computers or chips, and which only occasionally dabbles in synths.
it was Ministry of Transport when it existed, nowadays it stands for "Motor Ordinance Test"
thanks - was looking for this!
So pleased it passed! You totally deserve that, great effort, well done!
"look mum, no airbag" xD
Congrats on the MOT pass!
Good job! Congrats for the pass!
well done, one thing about the older cars, they are easy to work on and get things sorted by yourself.
Awesome result. Well done dude 👌
wow someone has spent some money on that car. like the mini content, got a 1987 mini advantage all welded up ready for paint. good stuff mate!
Sam's car channel name:
Look Mum No MOT Advisories
That was a great episode of Look Mum No Power Steering! I would love more videos of your car.
Oh my god, it's so beautiful!!
MOT pass first try with no advisories!! That's amazing!!
Never doubted it would pass, it actually looks really tidy compared to my old Discovery and that gets through the MOT. 7 more years and that will be exempt, scary. I want a Mini now too, such cute little parts compared to the bigger stuff I'm used to.
YEAH! I’m so glad you did this!
That's an awesome car! Thank You for sharing this.
yay! no advisories! top work there!
Sam that car is so cool!!! I wish i had that Mini!!
"Look mum no advisories" could be a fun sticker for the car
i have a new level of respect for this guy, from making electronic devices to fixing cars the guy is learning everyday
This is great. I'm going to show this to both my Car Enthusiast friends and my Weird Analog Electronics friends and say "see, if you're talented and have a can-do attitude, you can do it!" Whether it's 40-year-old slightly dodgy cars or 40-year-old slightly dodgy synths, you show that keeping it running well is attainable. Great job all around!
you're a braver man than me sitting there in a rickety wood ramp with a man killing amount of steel above your head.
"No advisories" -- best news on an MOT!
Love your car. Don't listen to the haters. Nothing like daily driving a fun old car. I do it too in Seattle.
Nice to see a classic British Mini in great condition and well looked after, and a cool colour too. Best thing about classic cars, they are easy'ish to work on. Every time I see a true Mini, it reminds me of the film The Italian Job and them in the sewer pipes (scene filmed in Coventry). Also love the wooden ramp too :) (homemade I'm sure?). Glad it passed the MOT.
Brings back memories, I wish I still had mine. That sounds like a straight cut box to me
That little Mini looks to be in great shape with some nice mods!
Proper jealous. Old Minis are my absolute all time favourite car, and this one looks so amazing.
The best thing about old cars is a fella can fix it himself with basic tools.
Great job👏👏
Congratulations on the MOT.
Well done mate ! BTW - Your motor is well good.
Nice car man! I would really like to see you diving it on the limit 🔥
Great little car, good that it is completely safe!
Awesome little car, always wanted one as a weekend joy rider
This car is amazing. Well done!!
Congratulations. That's a find car you got there. I'd definitely be trying to replace the straight cut gears with something that doesn't give me a massive headache though.
That's a really cool car, did you mod the whole thing, or buy it that way? Looks like it was an autocrosser.
no its been from what i understand a project handed down for the past 10 years by probably 4 or so owners
each adding more to it and fixing more
the previous owner a lovely guy got the body work done. i think also added the alloy front hubs and alloy rear hubs. owner before not sure, owner before that put the engine in it. i don't think its been raced. apoart from in the vid, i've done a tiny bit of welding, built the dashboard and added the rear anti roll bar but thats it from me. rest of it is from past tinkerers
@@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER That's great, I've had many project cars with mystery history, you really never stop finding everyone else's "work"😂 which makes it more fun, for me at least! Looks like a lot of fun!
That's a corker of a little mini! Full rally spec, by the look of it.........
Congrats!
Congratulations ❤
nice looking ride, keep it up!
I love this car stuff! Cute little car and those 10's suit it really good!
I feel the same about the wheels. Both my Minis had 10" wheels, one had Minilites the other had white Weller steelies. I test drove a late model Cooper with the 1.3 injection, didn't get on with the wheels, felt like they were trying to hard to make it modern when they built it. I also preferred my 1100 engine, felt revvier and more fun.
Oh, I'm so jealous! My first car was a '65 Cooper S 1275 with hydrolastic suspension (race engine, so really a 1293; full cage like yours). Every time I see yours, I think I should get another one...
Ahhh... I remember when cars were things you could work on at home!
I remember taking the gearbox out of my old Cortina and fixing it in the kitchen floor, modern cars have me baffled just looking at the engine bay.
Great video Sam! Loving the mini 👌 props for doing the checks and work yourself 🙌 guessing the scirocco went?
It looks so easy to work on! But I'm glad you have the rally(?) rollcage in it --- the early minis were deathtraps. At least you don't have the model with the spaghetti-top corner pillars.
Fantastic. As the fellow owner of an orange classic mini the only advice I'd like to give is NEVER SELL IT! The internet is awash with people crying about how they regret selling their first mini and yours is a belter. Very cool indeed!
Yep you know it! My first car was a mini clubman estate and I've spent the last 5 years trying to find it again. So yeah I know what you mean!
Love your mini👍🏻good you got the baljoints and the bearing fixed that would be a MOT fail. i got MOT on my car today it is 23 years old (APK here in the Netherlands) it failed Friday on the right handbrake and i fixed in the weekend. Here in the Netherlands MOT exemption is above 50 years and tax exemption is above 40 years
Well... old rigs, and old synths.... my two passions.... That one was so nice!!!
Good job job you did those wheel bearings, the MOT people love to jack the back up and see if they can pull ya wheels off! 😂
It seems like there is no DIY that you couldn't tackle! That is so cool.