The End Of The Road?

After recent events I am finding the yard a less fun place to be, then there are even more space issues than ever. Add to that, the amount of ill-informed comments on a recent video has caused consider switching off comments, but let's give them a chance first.
Auntie Sophie, the Rover 820 is in the way. Soon, there will containers where this car sits, and as nobody wants to buy it, I am going to dismantle it.
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[@Danny1282]

Stay positive I don't have a rover and never will but I watch you because of ur humour, life can be hard sometimes but we have to keep plugging on

[@ProjectNigel]

Thank you, Danny

[@zeddist7472]

Who wouldn't start to become pessimistic looking at that weather ... I hope that come summer, motivation (and demand) will edge up again. In the mean time, if you are considering it, I would be interested in the rear spoiler off the ignition blue ZS.

[@qc2731]

Family is always more important than clinging onto some cars that clearly won’t do anything for you. It’s a business, it must and needs to make proper money for you. If it isn’t, something needs to change imminently. Otherwise it’s just a hobby that barely gets you by. You can still fiddle about with Rovers but there has to be a definite balance mate. Spending hours there for barely nominal amounts seems ludicrous now. I hope you find a better solution soon 👍

[@ProjectNigel]

The voice of reason from the man with mushy poo. Thank you, I appreciate it. 😊

[@andyarmstrong1493]

Hopefully better weather will trigger people to start working at their classics again, and they will be looking for parts. It will make your yard a more pleasant place too. I admire your perseverance and your continued sense of humour.

[@ProjectNigel]

There have been a lot requests forparts from this car

[@ScreamingLordStokes]

I think you'll turn a corner now the spring is here. Things will look up soon as you say. I'd be interested in those Sandstone Beige Rover 75 mats Paul.

[@ProjectNigel]

Thank you. The mats have already been requested though

[@ScreamingLordStokes]

@@ProjectNigel Oh, well I thought they might've been, I only got chance to watch the video recently. Glad you got quite a bit of interest in the parts 🙂

[@ProjectNigel]

Thank you 😊

[@Sorted7]

Been watching for a good while now and ur a beacon for the rover community, problem is the rover community is quite small. Have u thought about maybe doing another make as well? I’d say the mini brand may be good as there is a customer base for all the special seats/trim etc and it’s also rover ish. Rovers will be like gold eventually, but when that is I couldn’t tell u

[@ProjectNigel]

Mini R50 is a car I was going to specialise at one point.

[@RollinRoadsUK]

Sorry to hear you are having a rough time of it at the moment, i am a hgv driver and it is rough at the moment. I will be getting stuck into to wife's mgzr for the MOT soon so i will make a list of any bits and bobs i need to get it perfect and il be sure to get hold of you and see if you have the stuff i need first. The weather should be getting better soon too! Keep at it buddy 👍

[@RollinRoadsUK]

I know there are a few really random interior trim bits I need, like the little plastic covers on the seat tilt forward for access handles (not sure if that is the proper name for them?) and also the little thin cover for the drivers door interior handle that you need to pop off to remove the handle (not sure if that's what that part is called either? All progress will be getting recording and put on my tiny little KZbin channel

[@ProjectNigel]

Thank you.

[@marcusspinks5258]

This weekend it’s going to be the weekend everyone wanted it to be 😢 But I hope you have a good weekend and it reduces your stress levels and you feel more positive on Monday.

[@lordbrennanofsealand5772]

Could you dig a few diversion channels or build up a burm in front of the door to help divert water away down the hill behind. It rains a lot in Vancouver so you become adept at such things or your property just floods. Do what you need to do, have faith and Chin up. keep up the good work.

[@General_Cheeseburger]

Chin up, Paul. You will get there. I'm pleased the Captain Mustard channel seems to be going well ☺

[@BlackLines]

the last thing he needs is to be concentrating on something with 1/6th the subscriber base and no tangible way of earning a living. That's just avoiding the real issue that the main business has no direction. The time he spends doing live streams that get watched by random American kids he could be making ebay listings for parts that he's stripped during the day.

[@ProjectNigel]

Thank you, cheeseburger and BlackLines. The other channel is giving the opportunity to relax whilst offering the potential for something very different. It's the most relaxed I am all day.

[@gunn1690]

I think right call to break poor Sophie - she looks like she would have taken a lot of effort to put right. At the end of the day you have to look after yourself and family first - best wishes!

[@ProjectNigel]

I don't do it with pleasure

[@AgathaAndAnything]

It’s sad to see that it’s not working out, in fairness Rover parts aren’t exactly sought after so it’s no surprise I guess,it’s nice I suppose to have the moral high ground and say you don’t want to scrap cars but that’s not paying the bills, buy them cheap, weigh them in who’s going to judge? I’m glad I don’t do my KZbin for a job and rely on the money because I can’t be arsed doing it every day, I know you are a musician too but it reminds me of when I was in a band… it was fun until I realised all I did it for was my share of the cash at the end of the night…. New Year’s Eve 2006 the guitar did its last paid gig…..

[@ProjectNigel]

I have been concentrating on the wrong parts. Doors and bonnets take up way too much space, and while people often ask for suspension legs and calipers, they don't like being stored.

[@andrewmalyon5699]

Hi Paul,sorry to hear of your difficulties, I have been a viewer of your channel for some time now,if you can get £250 for the complete car,do it,rather than £20 here,£10 there,is there another that could go the same way,that's £500,you have to think of yourself, I think you will have to think of " the Rovers " as a hobby or side line not your main income,the drainage is the responsibility of the yard owner.

[@BenjaminBaker120]

Just a suggestion, your reputation as a Rover buyer, seller and fixer is secure. Keep the in demand parts and cars and treat the Rover business as a sideline. Allowing your heart to rule your head in business will keep you happy but financially questionable. Again just a suggestion, consider if you carry on the present path you will be forced to sell up/scrap out and everything you have worked for will go for a burton. I am an HGV driver as well, and I know that many companies value bank drivers with experience, a few days on the road here and there and your passion for Rovers will become enjoyable again and remove some of the need for it to make money on a regular basis.

[@glenmason1876]

Think the problem is, not many people want parts for rovers now

[@ProjectNigel]

Yes I think you're right

[@peterbrownless]

'tis true, the amount of Rovers in use or being tinkered with is obviously decreasing as they become less viable due to part availability or tin worm or whatever. Are you a proper Mini fan? (obviously not the Third Reich recreation) Those little scallywags seem to be attracting decent and rising money. Fettling poorly ones might be a way to make a living?

[@stuartfreeman1911]

​@@ProjectNigelhow much you want for it as know people who would ❤ it

[@IfInDoubt..]

Just scrap it. More parts taking up more space that won't shift for ages makes your situation worse. Paul, it may not sound kind but it's meant out of kindness. Please get a grip and sort yourself out, don't make things worse for yourself!

[@ProjectNigel]

There are a lot if parts that 800 owners really want, because they're rare.

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

Really sorry to hear this Paul. Your mental health is as important as your physical health, so think of yourself and family.

[@ProjectNigel]

Thank you, Barrie

[@paulw5822]

Enjoy the videos for your not a care in the world attitude, other than lunch. I assumed you were a tinkering retiree with too many sheds, i had no idea this was a business!

[@StevensPaul]

You'll get through this rut Mustard. You can't give in just like that, you have to fight the good fight,ect. And in the end, when all else fails......#BlameBoaty 😅😂😮😜!

[@ProjectNigel]

I do need to be a lot less caring about these cars to actually save them

[@kevincraven4038]

I've messaged you about the grill, and also a driver's door lock actuator for my 2000 75... On your market place ad.

[@ProjectNigel]

Thank you

[@kevincraven4038]

Thank you Paul...

[@stevesj80]

Said it before a while back but you should do some Rover Nigel replica's to sell to people. Multicoloured cars. the future.

[@ProjectNigel]

😅😅

[@pokemaster2331]

Hit the join button, felt right to as always enjoy the videos. Always a shame when its time to break a car, I've got a TF that needs to go

[@Hairysnid]

How about trying raffles for cars Paul? Just a thought.

[@ProjectNigel]

Gambling laws

[@BlackLines]

I think "misinformed" is a little strong - we only see what comes across in the videos without any background info for context. Perhaps thats where some of the harsher comments come from. I'm sure you work your backside off behind the scenes and you're certainly consistent so have a good work ethic. The problem I think is that you seem in two minds as to what you're trying to do - save Rovers, or strip them down. Cars end up hanging around and you get attached to them. Stripping Sophie down is exactly what needs to be done with that unreliable car and it'll make you a little bit of cash straight away as opposed to sitting there until "one day" it might work reliably enough to sell. Even if you did sell it, there's the stress of "will they bring it back" if it breaks down. I think you should really push the parts business - as you say, people always need parts for Rovers they already own. I'd say you're more likely to make a living doing that than selling cheap cars cheaply to people who have no money to start with. By stripping cheap cars you're not "killing Rovers", you're helping other Rovers to stay on the road. You could even buy crash damaged ones to strip whatever parts you don't have in stock instead of travelling miles to look at "not as described" cars that aren't suitable to sell. Bring them all in, strip them quickly, scrap the shell then ebay the parts. Soon you'll have a little leeway in your finances. Think about it - it's better to have a stock of 10 doors available for 10 buyers worldwide, than 1 decrepit old car waiting to be bought and needing a ton of work done in the meantime with no promise of profit in the future.

[@ProjectNigel]

Constructive criticism is always welcome. I really don't fall out with people for saying what they think. On my previous video, there was some of this, but it opened the floodgates for some to just be aresoles. So many comments from people I had never heard of with opinions that were invalid because the situation wasn't actually understood. No problem with you of course.

[@stevenbeattie1137]

Some cars are fixer-uppers and some cars are breakers. If a car is constantly fighting your efforts to put it right then it’s made the decision for you- it’s a breaker. Auntie Sophie just gave you permission to use her like an organ donor to keep other cars alive. She’ll be up there in the great scrapyard in the sky looking down and saying “Thanks Mustard! You’ve done good son!”.

[@Sam-go3mb]

"That's a good lad" she'll cough out between drags of her Silk Cut and then violently hacks up a loogie (not sure what kind of Auntie she was but yeah)

[@thtmotoring]

Keep at it Paul, you do a brilliant job and ignore the small minded keyboard warriors. When I hopefully have more money for another car this year, will always look and see what you have available 🙂

[@ProjectNigel]

Thank you.

[@chillyerbeans3756]

Concentrate your efforts on getting the ZS finished and sold. Should generate a nice wedge

[@ProjectNigel]

I don't intend on selling the ZS, but it is getting some attention next week

[@Dino_Dad.]

A lot of us have been here with you on your journey. And it is that a journey. Regardless of what you do with the yard and the cars thats your personal decision. But there are plenty of people who enjoy you on youtube no matter what you do. I'm a firm believer that something good is always around the corner , and it usually is .. chin up matey

[@ProjectNigel]

Thank you, Ross. I always believe this too, I am never worried for long.

[@AliMackMechanical]

Major issues with it the 800 should make a few quid in parts.They are prone to electric faults the damp gets into them. Am sure you will get there Paul i never leave you negative comments because why would you. I know how it feels i am glad i don't have a lock up. Stick the Rover 800 up on the 800 club am sure someone will want the parts. My views have gone down since Christmas i feel like KZbin is not promoting me i am not sure it gets me down. Maybe am just boring idk 😂. I get money on one hand it goes on the other.

[@ProjectNigel]

You have always been very kind.

[@AliMackMechanical]

@@ProjectNigel I try to treat people the way I like to be treated. 😀😉

[@ProjectNigel]

Yes, me too. Thank you 😊

[@TrevorBuick]

We do miss the daily videos though, bought this, fixed that, sold this, test drove that, all good stuff 👍

[@anthonyhawkins9239]

Ben from Tasty Classics ? He loves his Rovers 🤞🏻

[@glenmason1876]

Yes he does them up in that condition

[@stepheng8779]

Weather's a downer, has been for 2 years - we need some sunshine. Yard's a downer - that's not on you, change of scenery mate before it does your head in, you're constantly kicking up hill.

[@ProjectNigel]

It does do my head in 😅

[@michaelbolt4530]

I’m having a similar sort of couple of weeks

[@TheCounty90]

Concentrate on some car people do want parts for, something contemporary, like New Mini, as new as possible, then do the fun stuff on the side. I know its not what you want but if it enables you to carry on with Rover and lets face it, there aren't many about now, then can't be that bad can it? Also VW caddy, Ford Transit Custom, VW Crafter, these are vehicles that have demand for components. You can make some dollar from breaking them.

[@TheCounty90]

I sell printing press and parts for industrial equipment. Makes enough money to restore an old Discovery.

[@ProjectNigel]

One of the reasons I ended up dealing in Rover was the quality of people

[@Pidge0386]

Am there, Doing that.. buy crap husks, your stuck with crap husks because you bought crap husks and dont want to get rid of em cus you know where they're gonna end up. Sophie's engine sounds like it isnt firing at the right time or isnt receiving fuel, try adjusting fire times and or get new plugs and check it actually is receiving fuel. You gotta forgive your "giddy" aunt..

[@ProjectNigel]

It was running perfectly, then suddenly gave up. There isn't much love for the 800 unfortunately

[@AliMackMechanical]

@@ProjectNigel The 800s are funny the Market for them seems to be very low everyone who has one says there great I had one as you know. I sold it restored with 11 months Mot it made a whopping great £1000 at auction. I got £760 after fees. Was it really worth doing if I look at it 🤔 Probably not I made a loss on it never really recovered from it. I have sold beaters car's with test for more money newer in my opinion not worth it. I took the enjoyment from the 800 put video's on KZbin about it never got the views had more views on a Vw Golf mk5 than all the videos on the 800 in total. Was offered a Sterling for £300 on J plate decided not to do it atm maybe in the future or maybe not.

[@Pidge0386]

@@ProjectNigel there certainly is rover 800s were much loved, although not common. Def worth keeping, parting if you must.. suddenly giving up sounds like a fuel pump issue, or, indicated by the windows opening randomly and other things, a distributor issue because of the other electric faults you showed

[@michaelbolt4530]

What do you use to clean up headlight scratches

[@BartMGRX]

Isn't it the responsibility of the owner of the yard to put in drainage to stop your lower lock-up from filling up with water and mud🤔

[@ProjectNigel]

Cheap rent doesn't come with those privileges

[@alphaeagle1999]

Sorry to see another Rover go

[@ProjectNigel]

Me too

[@steveperry2063]

Not worth making urself ill over paul if Auntie sophie can help in parts keep others on the road Then its not completely wasted! Youve done the right thing👍

[@ProjectNigel]

Thank you, Steve

[@dreammaker730]

Only you know what you want paul, going back to hgv driving probably seems like an easy option , but remember why you stopped doing it in the first place ?. Did you make more money when you had transit face ?. I dont kniw what to say youve got this far and i wish you luck.

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Another good video Paul 🚘🚙🚗👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@ProjectNigel]

Thank you 😊

[@anti-social-media]

Thanks

[@ProjectNigel]

Gosh, thank you! 😍

[@robbierobson3251]

Why, when we are at our lowest ebb, does it always start raining?

[@KarlHamilton]

Poor 800. Didn't realise she was in such a bad state. Definitely the most beautiful Rover ever made though. Looks so good from the side. A sad end 😢

[@mystichare8924]

Hmmmm - end of the road for the 800 or for your Rover dealing?

[@stevenmanning6884]

Auntie Sophie should have been called Christine.

[@ProjectNigel]

I have one of those already

[@stevenmanning6884]

@@ProjectNigel It was just the way Sophie messes you about doing things like opening windows on her own, only starting when she wants that made me think of that. Your doing the right thing mate you need money and cars have to sell either complete or in bits. I admire you keeping them to the end. Unfortunately I'd have rung my local scraper by now, so that's why I admire your patience and love for the Rover MG brand. I appreciate it's much harder when money is short.

[@Karl_Burton]

Happy and sad episode. Cut short

[@jonflounders1541]

I'm after a fuel guage sender unit for a diesel75

[@ProjectNigel]

Sorry but I haven't got one

[@riptideblue]

Hgv drivers pay has drastically improved over last 3 years , couple.of days agency monkey work.should bring you a decent amount.....this weather doesnt help peoples mental well being. The infamous " I'd buy that if I had space" is the equivalent of utter bullshit.

[@richwilliams9895]

you may have to start flipping the cars people actually buy. But save the odd nice Rover for yourself or other rover fans. Things like the hyundai i10, Citroen C1, Kia, Honda etc mundane but reliable cars that should sell quickly.

[@ProjectNigel]

I was thinking that when I bought the Hyundai and VW the other month. One worked out.

[@richwilliams9895]

@@ProjectNigel All depends if you can get them at a suitable price point. Then add value by doing little bits to them like getting them looking better. Small bits of mechanical work. Unfortunately people dont buy rovers very much now. People seem to want boring, mundane but reliable. It keeps the youtube channel going and hopefully Money in the bank.

[@Jonnymorocco95]

Your in position to make a good few quid but you seem to not want to listen to people you can di your rovers alongside other things think outside the box

[@ProjectNigel]

Buy the kind of cars people buy? Yes, that might be the only way.

[@georgeprime2249]

I’d love to take on Auntie Sophie and get her right. She’d be worth the effort eventually. I don’t know I could manage another car right now though.

[@ProjectNigel]

I know. I hate giving up on them, but the space makes them more costly in the long-run.

[@nameme-1]

Bye bye Sophie

[@ProjectNigel]

😔

[@KarlHamilton]

If all the subscribers on here hit the 'Join' button and became a paid subscriber for a measly £1 per month it would make a massive difference. There's no excuse not to, really.

[@georgeprime2249]

Absolutely. I said this to him a short while ago. If nearly 6000 subscribers can’t come up with 0.50p a month each then somethings not quite right somewhere.

[@Alistair-Scott]

I've just joined. I didn't know you could. It's a bargain.

[@fubard74]

Exactly this! It would help him out massively 😊

[@ProjectNigel]

That's very supportive of you. Thank you 😊

[@riptideblue]

Subscriber numbers dont mean views , I subscribe to crap I haven't watched in years just because it helps their channel out.​@@georgeprime2249

[@kmx-sound9508]

please tell me where the cabin filter is located on rover 800 (1996 , 20t4h)

[@Alistair-Scott]

I've just clicked the 'Join' button to pay 99p per month - as suggested by @KarlHamilton. I didn't know this existed. Mr Mustard you should promote this more. It's not much for hours of great content and to support an enthusiast keeping these cars alive.

[@ProjectNigel]

Thank you 😊

[@georgeprime2249]

How did you find the ‘ join ‘ button ? I cant see one.

[@Dick-Dastardly]

“There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.” - A quote of course from Oscar Wilde's novel, ' The Picture of Dorian Gray'. Wish I could say I know it from the source but in reality I became familiar with it through Monty Python's Oscar Wilde sketch! Bringing it up to date however, perhaps even ill-informed comments are better than no comments as it means folk are viewing and interacting which I understand is looked upon favourably by the KZbin overlords. As for Auntie Sophie, in the circumstances there were no other options. I hope that by now some more parts will have sold. Perhaps under the mud, the yard is paved with gold! 😀

[@ProjectNigel]

Thank you so much, DD. You have been with me from the start and I always appreciate you. 😊

[@Dick-Dastardly]

Thank you, you are most welcome.

[@MyWifeHatesThisCar]

Have you considered Patreon and maybe for £X a month you can the video there ad-free? Might be worth a thought. With the 800 I think those who want one have one, and those who are after one want a good one. Above all else though you need to do what is right for you, and only you can make that decision. I would imagine, whatever happens, you'll be supported. So good luck with it sir.

[@ProjectNigel]

Thank you, there a lot of very supportive people here 😊

[@MyWifeHatesThisCar]

@@ProjectNigel you're more than welcome sir.

[@alanbellwood3902]

Thanks

[@ProjectNigel]

Wow! That's amazing, Alan. You're always such a generous chap. Thank you 😊