The other day, when I was missing the use of my MG Maestro 1600, I decided to try to put it back on the road. It has been SORNd since Spring 2009 and as I will have owned it for 10 years in April, I think it deserves to be used a bit more.
So I spent some time fiddling with it today and made a list of what it needs. After charging the battery I got it to start quite easily which is always a good sign so I now have a short 'to do' list:
Replace missing driver's door mirror - spare mirror in my garage
Re-affix rear view mirror - sticky pads ordered today
Repaint door frame on drivers door - satin black tin in garage
Fit driver's door bin - old one on the back seat
Stick grey vinyl back on rear door trim - glue ordered
Buy two front tyres as they look just below the legal limit
Order a new exhaust centre section as old one is blowing
And if I get time, I'll sort out the aerial and maybe fit one of my spare Philips stereos so I have FM. Then I'll insure it (I have a quote for £87) and then put it in for an MOT.
I also washed it so I'll post some pictures in the morning when I've got them off my camera.
So I spent some time fiddling with it today and made a list of what it needs. After charging the battery I got it to start quite easily which is always a good sign so I now have a short 'to do' list:
Replace missing driver's door mirror - spare mirror in my garage
Re-affix rear view mirror - sticky pads ordered today
Repaint door frame on drivers door - satin black tin in garage
Fit driver's door bin - old one on the back seat
Stick grey vinyl back on rear door trim - glue ordered
Buy two front tyres as they look just below the legal limit
Order a new exhaust centre section as old one is blowing
And if I get time, I'll sort out the aerial and maybe fit one of my spare Philips stereos so I have FM. Then I'll insure it (I have a quote for £87) and then put it in for an MOT.
I also washed it so I'll post some pictures in the morning when I've got them off my camera.
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