BX19 TRS for free, MOT failure (Oxford)

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BX19 TRS for free, MOT failure (Oxford)

Post by mnde »

I thought I'd copy/paste this from the BXcitroen-L yahoogroup as someone might be interested in the car. I don't know how many people here are members of that site!

Vive la BX,

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--- Dan Lovegrove <doctor_dan@hotmail.com> wrote:

> To: BXcitroen-L@yahoogroups.com
> From: "Dan Lovegrove" <doctor_dan@hotmail.com>
> Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 09:39:23 +0000
> Subject: [BXcitroen-L] Free to good home, BX 19 TRS
>
> Hi there
>
> I've got a G reg BX 19 TRS that failed its MOT over the Summer. I
> don't have
> the time, tools or expertise to repair it to MOT passable standards,
> but it
> only has 104000 miles on the clock and I would prefer to send it to a
> good
> home than to the scrapper.
>
> It failed its MOT on engine oil leak (potentially contaminating
> brakes),
> bearings in rear radius arm need replacing, and it needs two front
> brake
> hoses. It has been reliable in the 2 or so years that I have had it,
> and
> still drives well. I can send a pdf scan of the fail notice if
> requested.
>
> Front spheres were replaced last year, and I replaced the front brake
> pads
> at the same time though they may need doing again. It is a carb model
> - the
> previous owner had a new carb fitted three years ago or so. Also has
> electric windows, sunroof, central locking.
>
> I can send a picture if anyone would like it. I'm based in Oxford,
> UK.
>
> Cheers
>
> Dan
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Post by ken newbold »

That must be some oil leak, crank case oil seal maybe?
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Bagsy the rear spoiler if it sadly gets broken!
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Post by ken newbold »

I wondered how long that would take. :lol:
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Post by cavmad »

Tim ,have a spare rear spoiler here if you want it. Postage only when I get the chance to send it if you`re interested.
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Post by tim leech »

Cheers cavmad, want the rubber types as fitted to the 19TRS/19GT tho mate, not the aerofoil GTi/TZD/TXd type.

Thanks anyway for the offer!
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Post by cavmad »

No problem Tim, I`ll keep an eye out for one for you anyway. Have you tried what ever Andyspares is now called? You may strike lucky with a `wanted` ad. Also I believe a few members of the BX16V forum have `ordinary` BX`s and someone may have one. Got to be worth a try?
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Post by ken newbold »

You could always try a Want it now on eBay, it's free. :D
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Post by tim leech »

Cheers guys! Have done, fingers crossed, if anyone did want it I would be prepared to chip intowards the transport costs if its being broken that is so I can get my hands on the spoiler if it has one!
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Post by cavmad »

If I do come across one round here Tim I`ll give you a shout. I`m still hoping to find a cheap 1.6 petrol so you never know mate.

BTW, take it your SD1 is the wonderful series one model?
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It is indeed Cavmad, is also the VERY rare V8-S Manual, one of only 23 left known survivors! Yes and thats me leaning against it with the rather bright Jacket, the photo was taken at the 100 Years Rover Centenary on July 11th 2004 (my 30th Birthday!) The MAN1412 plate was its original I.O.M registration but now wears a 79 "T" age related plate.
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Post by cavmad »

Tim , that`s a truly stunning car mate, you`re a very lucky bloke to own that.
Last of the `proper` Rovers in my opinion and certainly something to be cherished, hope to see it (and you) one day at a car show somewhere.
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Post by tim leech »

It is indeed, wasnt as nice as that when I bought it back in 1997. Was looking rather unloved in a "bargain cars section" of a small garage in Loughborough and told me that she wanted to come home with me so thats what happened!

Shes just undergone a complete respray as although tidy the paint was tired, £1500 later she looks very shiny indeed! Just have to finish putting her back together now! But each time I wheel her out of the garage it rains! So back in she goes (doesnt like the rain you see). Nice thing is if i work out how much ive spent on it in 8 years including the cost and what the agreed value is im still about £1000 in credit for once!
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That value is £5000! £5000 for a SD1, mad isnt it, but its the rarest of the rare in Sd1 circles!
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Post by cavmad »

Well worth it too Tim. Weren`t the P6 Rover (V8) manuals called the 3500S too?
Haven`t seen a Mk1 SD1 in years now, last one was at a classic car show in Manchester a few years ago.

Just realised I`m way off topic now sorry, is anyone going to claim the free BX in Oxford? No use to me due to mileage to collect it.
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