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Sorry if this is a stupid question but.. A 'borderline' advisory on MOT, is it borderline fail or borderline OK? Ta :)
Oct 06 2018 06:20 PM
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    Thanks guys, I have an advisory and next to it is 'borderline' I just wondered what this meant
    Oct 07 2018 03:57 PM
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    The advisory is corrosion near subframe Mount but I can't see it myself to be honest that's why I'm wondering if it means very early stages
    Oct 07 2018 03:59 PM
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    Anthony30
    The sills right at the back near the wheel arches possibly? :/
    Oct 07 2018 05:15 PM
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Not worth starting a thread but does anyone know the process of getting provisional C1 put onto my licence (UK) GOV.uk website is useless. Thanks
Feb 05 2018 08:15 PM
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    minifreek1
    Could start looking into local HGV companies that do driver training for 7.5t wagons...?
    Feb 06 2018 01:11 PM
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    Kieranlee999
    i've just done mine :) i got a form sent from the government website and filled it out and had to send that and my plastic card off with it. I rang a few companies and the one i went with said that C1 and Full C was only £20 difference with them so chose that. Now i can drive any rigid vehicle on the road of any weight :)
    Feb 15 2018 12:57 AM
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    Thanks buddy, got my form and everything sorted now, just waiting to have my medical before I can send it all off.
    Feb 23 2018 12:24 AM
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Quick, non urgent question thought I'd post up here instead of starting a whole thread! Does anyone know if a mini will fail it's MOT without a binnacle cover over the clocks? The final securing hole on mine has finally split and wondering whether I need to repair?? Can't see why it would fail?
Nov 06 2017 12:28 AM
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    minibitsuk
    I have a binnacle if your intrested
    Nov 10 2017 04:31 PM
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    Thanks buddy, but I want to try and fix mine somehow as it's personalised. Thanks for the heads up though!
    Nov 10 2017 08:00 PM
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    minibitsuk
    No probs
    Nov 10 2017 10:24 PM
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Can anyone recommend a good 'how to' book for mig welding? Ideally for someone who's thick (me)
Apr 03 2017 07:40 PM
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    jonlad
    I found lots of helpful 'how to' videos on youtube. Try searching 'how to mig weld' or something similar
    Apr 04 2017 11:12 AM
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    FlyingScot
    You don't need a book, go here http://www.mig-welding.co.uk it tells you all you need
    Apr 04 2017 01:10 PM
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    Looks really good thanks, have also ordered welding for dummies.
    Apr 04 2017 11:31 PM
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Just had a random busy body tell me that it's illegal to have numbers on the side of ur car. True??
Nov 26 2016 07:28 PM
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    acrowot
    your meant to have a line threw it vosa told me one warning then a fine
    Nov 27 2016 05:12 PM
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    Itsaminithing
    Yes but only IF it's being used on the road between stages of an organised race event.
    He will however get fined for those black & white number plates.
    Nov 27 2016 08:03 PM
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    I'm all about that thug life :p
    Nov 28 2016 12:43 AM
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When your OH does some 'craft' in the garage and gets yellow spray pain all over your mini...happy days :(
Nov 08 2016 08:38 PM
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    Deathrow
    Where's the spray paint from? If it's from Halfords, it will actually rub off with panel wipe.
    Nov 10 2016 10:35 AM
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    Luckily it turns out it's plastikote so it's not been too bad to remove so far, which is good because it was all over the bonnet, windscreen and roof :o

    Nov 11 2016 12:02 AM
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    59 Speed
    Spray some car parts sitting just in front of her wardrobe ;)
    Nov 11 2016 09:04 PM
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Is a hole a bit smaller than a 10p in the front footwell an MOT failure? One of the drain holes has rusted out. The metal around it is good and strong
Oct 13 2016 08:51 AM
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    Would that be OK for MOT? It's not a perfectly round hole but I could make it work.
    Oct 13 2016 07:03 PM
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    rhys-89
    If it's a rusted out plug and you can clean it up and make it round again and replace with a grommet then I can't see it being a problem as long as it hasn't got sharp edges
    Oct 13 2016 08:04 PM
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    Awesome thanks. I'll have a go tomorrow
    Oct 13 2016 10:28 PM
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My new engine is ready!! Mini....you will see some summer sun!!
Jul 25 2016 03:28 PM
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    megamini_jb
    Woooo :D
    Jul 26 2016 06:03 PM
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Can anyone recommend a goodish but cheapish go pro type camera for that can attach to the outside of the car? Doesn't have to be amazing, just reasonable.
Jun 25 2016 10:20 PM
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    59 Speed
    SJ4000 so good they make fake ones! This is where I got mine from and it's excellent: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-SJCAM-SJ4000-WIFI-12MP-HD-1080P-Sports-DV-Action-Waterproof-Camera-CAM-/401026757419?hash=item5d5f0eb32b:g:gEQAAOSwvt1WRq0K
    Jun 26 2016 11:26 AM
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    SuperDeLuxeNick
    gopro? :)
    Jun 26 2016 12:12 PM
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    I'm too ghetto for a gopro... and by ghetto, I mean poor :'( haha
    Jun 26 2016 08:27 PM
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My Dad started teaching me how to weld today (arc welding) TOTAL respect to all the guys and girls out there that can do it...cut jeeez it's hard!!
Jun 19 2016 07:41 PM
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    Steve220
    Like anything, it just takes practice.
    Jun 20 2016 09:56 AM
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    My Dad got given an Arc welder and rods for free. Its addictive so I'll defo keep at it. Might have to invest in a mig welder though!
    Jun 20 2016 10:25 AM
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    SecretSugar
    Always good to know both :)
    Jun 20 2016 12:16 PM
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Looks like I'm coming over to the dark side..auto - manual here I come! :D
May 25 2016 11:52 AM
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    giles_g
    Cool nice one mate should be fun
    May 25 2016 08:13 PM
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Poorly pug just cost us £5000 for emergency surgery...goodbye mini dreams :'(
May 19 2016 08:03 PM
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    megamini_jb
    Ouch! :( but hope he/she makes a full recovery.
    May 19 2016 10:32 PM
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    Thanks guys, I'm sure he will the little sod :P
    May 19 2016 11:04 PM
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    Ouch :0$
    May 20 2016 03:09 PM
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Finally finished renewing all of my suspension donuts! If they ever need doing again I will either sell the car or sell myself in a vain attempt to raise the funds to pay somebody else to do it!! :p
Mar 05 2016 10:10 PM
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    inim_repooc
    Bet it was worth it though?
    Mar 05 2016 11:15 PM
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    Yea totally, big difference.
    Mar 06 2016 09:00 AM
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Take the wife to look for a new car this morn, i'm thinking Bini Cooper S, mx5, Beemer maybe?? Noooo! She wants a Kid Cee'd. Facepalm
Feb 27 2016 02:46 PM
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    cal844
    Kia cee'd is actually a good car, more reliable than Binis etc imo
    Feb 27 2016 08:32 PM
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    I agree, it seems good quality etc just....meh
    Feb 27 2016 11:08 PM
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    benjy_18
    The pro c'eed is actually a really nice driving car, and the gt is a bit of an animal!! Only Kia I'd recommend
    Feb 28 2016 07:32 PM
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How many people run with roof gutter trim on their mini? Just seems to be a water trap on mine.
Feb 18 2016 09:19 AM
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    Took it off now, actually looks good too! :D
    Feb 18 2016 06:56 PM
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    spiguy
    I started replacing mine, but then couldn't get the new one on so I have just left it off . Looks fine, and means you can get the gutter clean when you wash the car and also it gets the chance to dry off rather than having wet dirt trapped under it.
    Feb 19 2016 11:06 AM
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    slowy
    All the minis I had I never fitted a roof trim
    Feb 19 2016 06:06 PM