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michael1703
Joined: 22 Jul 2009
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Location: suffolk
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 Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:56 am Post subject: How long do you think this car has been off the road? |
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I picked up this neglected 72 MGB GT last night, the owner wants it cleaned up and MOT'd so it can be sold
How long do you think its been off the road for ?
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Rick
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peppiB
Joined: 30 Jun 2008
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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Saw a Wolseley 18/85 in a worse condition than that on Sunday in Birmingham - and it was still on the road  So my guess would be not long |
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Rdover
Joined: 26 Nov 2007
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We need more photos but if it's been kept in a garage I'd say more than 10 years.
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Nic Jarman
Joined: 05 Oct 2008
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Location: Stoke by Clare, Suffolk
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Chrome looks good and there are no dribble marks on it, so I would say a few months. Funny how pigeons use some cars for bombing practise.
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PAUL BEAUMONT
Joined: 27 Nov 2007
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Location: Barnsley S. Yorks
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Depends where it is. In certain part of the country the answer would be hours - Its still got its wheels!! 
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traction39
Joined: 19 May 2009
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Location: South Wales
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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I would say a few months only...comparing it to the condition of my "modern" left in my drive under a tree!
How much does he want for it?
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007
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Location: Edinburgh
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Looks like a very recent tax disc. Still valid perhaps?
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47p2
Joined: 24 Nov 2007
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Location: Glasgow
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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It's still on the road and driven daily
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peter scott
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, its tax disc doesn't expire till 1st Jan 2010.
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michael1703
Joined: 22 Jul 2009
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Location: suffolk
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| Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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yep, its true its only been sitting for 6-9 months
it is still mot'd,taxed,insured
i thought i might be able to hoodwink you into thinking it was a barn find |
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