I had the same problem and I figured out a fix. Initially I extended the slots on the lock mechanism to make it sit lower when closing. This did not work so I extended the slots again. Again this did not work. At this point I figured out the problem: The back of the lock mechanism housing is at a 45...

The top edge of my tailgate is also sitting high on the left side.
Can I ask where did you order the new hinges from ? Thanks.

It was a cold day in November, the temperature was 8 degC. I drove my car to a nearby lake, 3 miles away, parked up and walked around the lake, which took 40 minutes. On my return journey, my car was miss-firing as I accelerated through the gears for about 1 mile, and then ran normally. The next day...

I have a print-out of an 'MOT Emissions Test' from August 2002. When all cars being tested were either Euro1 or Euro2 emissions standard. The 'Fast Idle' CO limit was 0.3%, and 'Natural Idle' CO limit was 0.5%. With the advent of Euro3 or Euro4 emissions standards, The MOT Emissions Test became more...

Does the 'Check Engine' warning lamp stay on when the engine is running ? If yes, it means that there is a fault code stored within the Engine Control Unit. If not, it could be an ignition problem ( which does not switch on the 'Check Engine' warning lamp ). There are two ignition components on this...

What are the 'Emissions Results' for your car?

For a 'non-catalyst equipped vehicle', the MOT limits are CO 3.5% and HC 1200ppm.

Haynes Manual 3344 - Engine Management and Fuel Injection Systems - has a whole chapter on the Honda/Rover PGM-Fi System, and also on the Rover MEMS MPi and SPi System. It includes detailed descriptions of each component and how to test it, overall description, drawings, diagrams and Fault Code tabl...

I have replaced the Ignition Coil and the problem is fixed. The old Ignition Coil had only been on the car for 13 months and covered only 300 miles. Maybe when the old Ignitor Module failed, it overheated and damaged the Ignition Coil ? The Ignitor Module I fitted, came with a sachet of Thermal Grea...

Yes, the car drove well when cold. But I have only driven it once. Will have to check that again. Replacing the Igniter Module cured a much worse missfire, so the old part is no good. Replacing the Ignition Coil also cured a bad missfire, so that part is no good. The Rotor Arm has not been replaced,...

Thank you for taking the time to ask these questions. When engine is warm it revs, but stalls under load, however it goes when using high revs. I replaced the Ignition Coil a year ago which cured a similar missfire to the one I have now, but was also when engine was cold. I have only driven the car ...