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| ickle Member Since: 22 Jul 2010 Location: South Vendee Posts: 1782   
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a split tennis ball or similar pushed over each of the eyes?
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8th Nov 2016 9:52pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2102  
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Of the steering guard or the tester
Thanks for the pointer ickle, I may just do that! We can only wait and see  |
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8th Nov 2016 9:56pm |
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| ickle Member Since: 22 Jul 2010 Location: South Vendee Posts: 1782
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Is it Red Nose Day soon?
Might be a good place for a pair of red noses! |
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8th Nov 2016 9:58pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17382 
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Steering guard should not even be mentioned on the MOT. I have two tow jaws on my front bumper, they've never been commented upon.
Re. the seatbelt, mine looks similar, and all I do is carefully trim off all the "fluff" before the MOT. Again it has never been mentioned. A seatbelt should need far more severe damage than that to merit failing. Incidentally I now have one of those padded sleeve thingies on the belt to prevent further velcro damage. |
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8th Nov 2016 10:42pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2102
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Thanks for the reassurance Blackwolf
I'm sure the recovery eyes won't be an issue unless he bangs his leg on them
I reckon you're right on both counts. The seat belt is certainly more cosmetic than structural. Can you believe how it got damaged!!!  |
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8th Nov 2016 10:46pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20367
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Hope you don't get an idiot of a tester like I did.
Probably just my bad luck. Maybe your wing mirror extrudes beyond panels too far. 
I'm sure it'll be all okay. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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8th Nov 2016 10:58pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2102
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To be fair Steve, the guy I use is normally ok, but prompted by your recent experience I'm just preparing for some hassle
Having focussed on those two items, you can bet your bottom dollar I'll be hit with something else 
Still, it will be what it will be and I will look forward to fitting my Scenelite once I've got a clean bill of health |
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8th Nov 2016 11:06pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2102
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Yes they're only a few quid in Halfords |
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8th Nov 2016 11:08pm |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674  
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Singe the frayed belt with a lighter, it will give it a nice appearance and then pass the test, I would advice a new one sooner than later as the cost of a belt is nothing with the cost of you
90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ Last edited by Mash on 9th Nov 2016 10:22am. Edited 1 time in total |
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9th Nov 2016 10:02am |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2102
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Cheers Mash
It was a brand new belt for the MOT last year and another was ordered on Monday. I agree, at circa £40 it's not worth cutting (or fraying) any corners. I'm going to show the (removed) frayed belt to the tester and see what he says. I reckon its fine
I'm keeping the new belt as my 'MOT belt' only and its going back in the box after each test
My wife may have a different view to you though |
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9th Nov 2016 10:14am |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674
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Depending on the tester, any extensive fraying/cuts to the outer edge or any holes a biro nib can pass through are a fail. If you are changing it depending on what locking method you have for the nuts make sure you check those too, it's often Nylocks and if so these should be fitted new each time as they are a one time use. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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9th Nov 2016 10:25am |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2102
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I shall report back on Friday.....
New nylocs (and washers) fitted last year and new ones ready and waiting on the bench for this installation
I took the opportunity last year to fully inspect, clean and paint the area underneath the lower mounting - it's like brand new
I even applied a film of Tefgel..... (OCD)  |
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9th Nov 2016 10:36am |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5843 
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No issues with swivel eyes on my bumper and as for frayed seat belts, the tip from my MOT tester was to wave a lighter over the fibres and remove them! 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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9th Nov 2016 11:22am |
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| DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2039 
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Need these for your seat belt?:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Seat-Belt-Paddi...Land+Rover |
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10th Nov 2016 10:12pm |
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