Yet another Ghana 110 import! Let's have a look round! Part 1

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[@RussellRF900Rrv]

all i can say is ...... i'm Glad its not mine . Plenty of work there Mike that will keep you busy thru the winter months

[@BritannicaRestorations]

They are like a retirement fund on wheels....

[@vaughanerwin7195]

In Quebec safety inspection are more of an suggestion than a law! I seen shit you would not believe. I must thank you for all the tips of what to look for defenders over here in the EU had 1 for sale that had tipped over in a ditch no rust and mostly damage to rear box that had a lean to it. sold for $4000 I have a friend in sherbrooke who still in the trade!

[@greebo7857]

10:40 New screen is probably how it got the inspection sticker, Mike. What a mess.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

More like brown envelope....

[@PhilUys]

I am happy with the condition of this Land Rover, a good test for Mike, and us too watch his magic and grit at work.

[@Redbeardcarpentryco]

Wow! How the hell did that pass any sort of an inspection! Good look mike, think you are going to need a new pen after making the list of faults!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I know!!

[@robt2151]

Electrics at 09:00 reminds me of the relay controlling the fuel pump on my V8 via the Lucas ECU. IIRC, green is the base colour LR uses for certain ignition-powered equipment - indicators, brake lights, fuel gauge, etc.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

In this instance they have hacked the relays into the wiring so may be for spot lights?

[@joeslacks]

At 1:20 you sung a lovely 'erm' in almost perfect pitch to A, even with a hint of natural vibrato. You been doing your choir practice Mike ?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Ah! I'm busted!

[@davida6450]

I've spent many years working in Africa, you might find a missing piston, bores filled with a rag. But work with what you have, seen some clever work arounds.

[@William103f]

Great video 👍 the best part of that motor is when you walk away and have a beer. 👍

[@BritannicaRestorations]

You got that right!

[@grahameroberts8109]

“It’s got a Covid mask...it’s up to date”. Lol

[@cmadk3423]

WOW! I was looking for a old Rover as a camping /adventure rig but when I seen the what they're going for I ended up with a isuzu trooper for dirt cheap. This one will make for good entertainment.

[@GrumpsBarn]

....looks like another winner there Mike!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Winner, winner chicken dinner!

[@erhardt1477]

Well... I can feel the love coming through for this car 🥳👍😜

[@harveysmith100]

"Filler Queen." Very good Mike.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

lol!

[@shunter3670]

Well yes after working in West/Central for many years it is amazing how cars are adapted to keep them running. second hand 200 TDI Disco engines imported from the UK were readily avaialble in fact I fitted one to my Camel Trophy 110 , originaly a 2.5 TD, the problem with the steering shaft I also encountered but after reading the solution in a LR mag you simply turn it round top for bottom , problem solved, Missing bolts ! unfortunetly if 4 come out only 2 go back until everthing is held on by a piece of wire dont even get me started on electrics!

[@stefanmazur3238]

As you say it’s a Discovery engine green dipstick for automatic gearbox looks like it’s been put together with all different Land Rover parts

[@machiningbasics1729]

Forever keeping you busy !

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Indeed keeps one off the streets which is ideal in these virus stricken times!

[@morty_911]

The checker plate is really nice!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Yes - it really sold the vehicle!

[@davejules4103]

Where do you start? We have driven through Ghana and the condition doesn't surprise us, the state of the vehicles is incredible. Mind you the state of some of the roads has to be seen to be believed, we saw groups of lads with buckets of earth filling in the pot holes and holding out there hands for tips. The people are great though. Good luck.

[@deniscudahy4549]

Good luck with this one Mike 👍👍👍

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Had the morning of to plant 4 leaf clovers so i should be ok..

[@MrNineCherries]

Could the inspection sticker have came from a different car? Maybe swapped out the full screen hence the new rubber? Are the stickers unique in anyway that could be traced?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Yes the stickers can be traced but are void after 1 year - no annual inspection here

[@MrNineCherries]

@@BritannicaRestorations not sure what benefit it would serve but even if it's void it would confirm what vehicle was tested. Not saying you have to publish your findings but it would be a surprise if it was for that vehicle.

[@marco_zero-4x4]

It'll be a lot of work for you, but should be a good series for us. Looking forward to it.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Yes it will get my views up if anything!

[@marco_zero-4x4]

@@BritannicaRestorations well I for one am a regular viewer and am on KZbin daily. Your channel is on the very top 😅😅

[@dartmoordave]

Nice to see its got the bulkhead corrosion already built in! What a junker. Strip for parts. Of course, you'd need a heater in Ghana?

[@RussM]

"Got a covid mask,so that's up to date" cracked me up mike LOL

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I bet the 2020 does not have such features...

[@Roy666Batty]

I'd say it was 300tdi before they stuffed (jammed with extreme prejudice) it into the disco 200tdi. That would account for the moved motor mounts. If memory serves the TD and 200tdi have same position mounts but 300tdis were different. Hence why you need a stubby bellhousing r380 on a 200tdi as engine is further back. Oh and the genuine tdi stickers on the body as well seems like too much effort to be fake That is a bodge tastic defender though, bet there are some fretted splines in every shaft , oi-lless worn cvs and more clanks and bangs than you can shake a stick at😂 Will be a good video series though haha

[@eliotheasman5378]

Hi Mike what a boge what have you got to do it very many thanks Eliot ps keep up the good work more videos please

[@BritannicaRestorations]

More to come!

[@lazy-rabbitz]

Does the Frame have the Vin number readable?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Yes after I sanded back the paint, so no one has looked at this previously

[@leighriley6277]

It's got potential Mike, just hope the customer's got a big wallet 👍👍

[@BritannicaRestorations]

You and me both!

[@sn9554]

“It’s a wonder we don’t get AIDS off of this car or something.” 🤣🤣🤣

[@miamimilk]

AIDS? Explain.

[@MwAfrika_Kev]

EXCUSE ME???

[@HeliRy]

Having worked and lived in west Africa for a number of years, I laughed. Probably a little too hard 🤣🤣

[@MwAfrika_Kev]

This comment is racist wtf man,

[@MwAfrika_Kev]

@S N ANYWAY COMING FROM A BRITISH WE UNDERSTAND SORRY TO SAY WE KNOW AIDS WAS A BIO WEAPON THE SECRET IS OUT SO SHAME ON YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE GENERATION, WE HAVE SURVIVED AND WE WILL KEEP ON SURVIVING ALL KIND OF BULLSHIT BECAUSE WE ARE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE GREAT MAMA AFRIKA 🖤❤️💚 #SonsOfAfrica

[@lrworkshop]

haha! what a beauty. Any vin on the chassis?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Yes it was covered in paint so I was the first to read it - it is a KA

[@adammcintyre3532]

You make me laugh Mike. The way you are looking over this, you almost seem excited and giddy as to what is the next fail you are going to find. Your excitment is almost like a kid on Christmas.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Hi Adam! I think I would be a great inspector. Here is your inspection report sir - if you would like me to read it out, may I suggest we sit down or we will start to lose feeling in our legs after an hour....

[@ianfox1723]

With the air intake on left wing it could originaly have been a turbo diesel or a 200tdi, but the engine mountings seem to suggest the v8

[@ryderducan]

How can you tell it’s a 200 tdi when it’s got the discovery turbo setup

[@BritannicaRestorations]

The front cover is different

[@keithmoore5126]

That is a rough one for sure

[@BritannicaRestorations]

It has potential.......

[@SiCrewe]

I can't even laugh at this really cos it just boils my piss that somebody is hoovering up used Defenders (for peanuts) that *would* make decent projects for enthusiasts and then selling them for inflated prices. It's a crying shame that a local agent, in Africa, couldn't cut these chancers out of the process but the trouble is that NGOs and corporations want to sell entire fleets, all at the same time, rather than selling individual vehicles which means any buyer has to have enough cash to buy in bulk to get into the game. Are these vehicles sold sight-unseen, though? Surely, if there's a yard full of them in Montreal, it'd be worth sticking somebody like Mike on a train to Montreal to pick a good one? A buyer could pay $1,000 for a professional inspection and *still* save ten-times that amount in repair costs.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I did suggest this service- 'Save $19,000 on a used Defender'! Pay me $1,000 to have a look and tell you not to buy the $20,000 liability! As with all of these 'rust free' African vehicles, they have had a hard life and been poorly maintained We sell old vehicles to Africa- not buy them back

[@raymondallo9947]

@@BritannicaRestorations IN Australia we do pre-purchase inspections. About $250. Worth every cent. $1000 for an inspection is a lot unless that covers some expensive travel cost and a whole day away. But in their case I would spend it as import cars are tricky.

[@lortonian07]

@@BritannicaRestorations We don't want your rusty old scrap in Africa either. Land Rovers have been assembled locally in Africa since the company was founded. My series 3 was built in Nairobi in 1979 and is totally rust free. Keep the rust garbage in Blighty where it belongs.

[@mattryan2536]

You got your work cut out for with this one.👍

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Oh yeah!

[@stap0035]

Oh dear... Strip it, salvage what you can and throw the rest of it away. First thing I said when you showed the wheel arches was... Chassis looks good. I feel sorry for who ever has bought that. Seriously though... Even someone who doesn't know much about cars could see how bad it is. I know it's a cheeky question but what sort of money are they paying for these vehicles? The arsonist land rover supplier should be put in jail for allowing that to go out. They should be reported to the authorities..... Mind you like you say.... They keep you busy and in tea bags. I doubt you are looking forward to working on that pile of junk though. Surely, in the long run, these buyers would be better off to look to Spain and ship over a decent vehicle. They're going to be throwing money at that forever and a day. Good luck and rather you than me Mike

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I know, I have warned people on here too many times to avoid vehicles like this

[@DSouter1]

Do you only accept LHD vehicles to import into Canada?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

There are bans in Quebec and Prince Edward Island - maybe more to follow - who knows

[@jamiejennings3994]

But the door shut properly! Better than mine, it’s got some redeeming features!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I will give it that!

[@GarethEllis0]

What about VIN on the right hand front chassis arm?

[@TONYJUD57]

Un-limited fund's! Cinderella will go to the Ball, But! How much you gonna throw at it, it's a project that many would want and, a challenge to sort out, Lot's to do to get it to spec, Good Luck.

[@owas92]

Does it actually have a dodgy inspection or someone's just printed out a sticker and slapped it on?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

In order for the car to get on the road on Quebec it has to pass vehicle safety for the province and meet Canadian 'standards' (daytime running lights etc) so details have to be added into the national computer to say it conforms and the the vehicle can be registered at the licencing office - there is quite a paper trial - so no inspection, no licence IF, however the vehicle has been already licenced, but has passed by 1 day the expiration date of the road licence, it has too be inspected - there is no annual inspection here - so many go to the local dealer, 'sell them' the car for $120 and then buy it back with a clean licence = a registered dealer can jump the inspection stage it is a joke!

[@gonesailing]

Britannica Restorations Ltd. That is very scary to hear Mike. That truck is a death trap, and for sure a bottomless money pit for the sorry individual who was conned or naive enough to buy this. I think they’d be better off taking it straight to the recycler, do not pass go and don’t collect 200 pounds. 😣

[@davidwoods80]

Gee, that was worth having to sit through four commercials for! What colour Ferrari are you ordering?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Puce looks a nice fetching colour!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

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[@davidwoods80]

@@BritannicaRestorations Will look great in front of the shop!

[@DSouter1]

Glad my "African" Defender isn't like that - If that one was worth $19,000 then mine is worth $190,000

[@shropshireladoutdoors743]

Its an African heinze 57 variety land-rover special

[@eburn71]

OMG where to begin.......!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Well, getting it running is a pretty good start! There are more volumes in this tale to come - stay tuned!

[@davidwoods80]

Oh, forgot to mention: we're going to need an acerbic review of the new Ford Bronco when you get a minute. Should be worth a few views...

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Hell Dave I have not seen an old Bronco yet!

[@47606odin]

This is either going to be a very long series, or very short

[@BritannicaRestorations]

We will see!

[@gazzafloss]

And what did your customers guide dog think of that little beauty? I hope he got paid a lot of money to take it away, to save them dumping it. Quebec must have some of the best vehicle inspectors that money can buy...

[@BritannicaRestorations]

You are damn right there Gary!

[@diggerd9267]

Sad for the customer 😥 but makes a great video 😃

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Tell me about it

[@whitacrebespoke]

Those arches look like Bearmach ones. I couldn’t get any britpart ones so I ordered the more expensive Bearmach ones. I’m gutted as they are awful hard abs plastic I can’t see them lasting long

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I wondered where they came from but I checked them out and I cannot find them at BM I recently bought a set of arches for the 90 and they fitted like a glove - OEM from Britpart Bearmach are selling aftermarket stuff from Turkey - looks the part but isn't - same goes for the grill -too glossy and 300Tdi gearbox covers that are not rubber but a hard plastic

[@myysterio2]

Is there someone to report those safety fails to?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Yeap - but there is more to this than I can write here

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Oh dear that looks more like a donor vehicle but by the looks of things a donor for what. Hasn’t the owner got any recompense towards the seller? To me it’s more of a court case than a fixer. Looking forward to seeing updates on this one.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

The seller always writes on the invoice - project vehicle or restoration vehicle so no comebacks

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Britannica Restorations Ltd crafty 🤔

[@evanjones2539]

I know where the VIN plate is...... Still on the Defender that went through inspection..!!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Possible...

[@evanjones2539]

@@BritannicaRestorations I'll put money on all the ones imported are "One Tens" and white in colour...

[@davidyeates5525]

Brown packet or not I presume that someone would be in hot water if this was involved in an accident after 'passing' inspection? I can only presume that the owner thinks, it'll be ok I'll spend a few thousand with Mike getting it sorted out and I'll still be quids in! In which case I hope that your prices reflect this!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Correct. And this is where it gets complicated. The seller writes on the receipt 'project vehicle' or 'restoration project' so there is no comeback - BUT there is a safety inspection on it - but you cannot have it both ways - is it safe, or does it need restoring - you will see in video 3 when I go for a drive, the brakes are horrendous!

[@davidyeates5525]

@@BritannicaRestorations looking forward to the rest of the videos!

[@raymondallo9947]

@@BritannicaRestorations What it does have brakes? Or do you just put your leg outside to stop it. Alternatively have an anchor you throw out to brake the car.

[@andrewsaninagyei7987]

Interesting!!!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Glad you think so!

[@theoldman8877]

Money Pit that's a money black hole ! Lollollollollol

[@satbilla9291]

Did it start?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Yeap - next video

[@mmurphy2528]

Put her back up on the lorry Mike 😁

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Lol!

[@sstoneman5020]

Do you have trading standards over there. If so, I'd sling it back at the trader as not fit for purpose while reporting the dealer for selling a potential death trap

[@Oilatumify]

Proper bodge

[@MAMDAVEM]

this is one of those you walk away from, break into a jog and run as fast as you can waving your hands above you head and screaming at the top of your voice Noooooooo!

[@guidovonohlen738]

Needs a fortune to fix everything. A Defender like this was even in Ghana considered as scrap.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I have seen worse come from there, over here..

[@stephenlyttleton9032]

I would put a price tag on this of $30,000. Of course, that's what you would have to pay me to take it.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

lol!

[@weaton25]

As it has not got a vin plate is it even legal to sell a car in Canada without one could he not get his money back as it could never have passed any tests that you have over there the fact is its just not worth you spending time on a heap of junk like that unless you are going to be charging him 50p per hour labour charges.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

We had a chat and decided the best course of action would be to get it as safe as possible first -- brakes, steering etc But I would not drive it as it is

[@simon4525]

I would take the engine out and sell it, and fit the correct unit, all your problems would disappear, hopefully !

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Wish these importers would disappear ...

[@nzrestoration9486]

Unless you really need the work this will be one problem after another, on the bright side it would keep you in work for about a .........YEAR ! When I worked in the UK there would be container loads of stolen parts destined for Africa. Just saying , your customer will regret not taking your advise.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I did tell him, but he had a deposit on the vehicle - maybe it would have been wise to walk away from the deposit -but then again with the demand for Defenders here someone else would buy it

[@MrRobmellor]

I,v had better cars dumped outside of my yard and the logbook stuck threw the letter-box with a note asking would I please scrap it for them. WAlk away Mike, just walk away. You cant save the world from its self. All the best from Yorkshire Rob.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

So I take it you would not buy it then? Lol!

[@MrRobmellor]

I will have a go at anything Mike, but that lump is only worth buying on weight plus the resale price of the engine and box which is 2tons @ £75 = £150. + £300, and if they don't like it. F:O!!!!!. To much work, it's a breaker. Just watch out that you are not the fall guy if there is a fatality with it. Steer clear. All the best from a wet Yorkshire Rob. @@BritannicaRestorations

[@faroukwasswa3588]

Omg, this is gonna be expensive. I really wonder how some one could abuse the car this much.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

It came from Africa

[@timboyle3114]

If you can't find the VIN - how the hell did they register it? Surely there's a VIN check by the quebec equivalent of the DMV before they will give the docs? Boy thats a dodgy motor - Arfur Daily would be proud to flip that'n. I've seen better motors in pick-n-pull

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Indeed - quite dodgy

[@angusabbott5615]

I’m sorry that people buy Land Rovers without knowing what they’re buying, the bulkhead and doors alone will cost thousands and thousands to rectify 🇬🇧

[@BritannicaRestorations]

So true!

[@defendermods9420]

At least the black chequered wing tops looks nice..😂 shame about the rest of it.. looks like a spares defender..

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Chassis is good and err....

[@defendermods9420]

😂😂..I am still buying parts for mine, and they seem to be going up in price as well..

[@GregPalmer2]

That rust pit has got Curtis name all over it,sell it to him.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Lol! even he said he would not buy it, so it must be bad!

[@mattluszczak6567]

Give some advice to people. Buy a perentie from australia or contact klr website- queensland. These cars are wrecks

[@bigm383]

Ditto.

[@nickboylen6873]

I think this vehicle should be reported to the authorities, along with the vendor and inspection centre that allegedly passed it - it’s blatant fraud and will kill some one. Pound to a penny that the vendor is importing batches and using one good one for all the inspections, sending it back again and again wearing all the different VIN plates.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

This could open up a huge can of worms - there is a lot more to this than I can write here

[@nickboylen6873]

I’ll bet, but you have to be careful of libel and defamation laws. Very prudent that you haven’t named the importer/vendor, despite what I presume a big temptation to do so.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Glad to see you know where I am coming from

[@garthrichert5256]

Amazing. Poor you. Add another 300 000 km to the mileage ?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Probably...

[@bobflowerdew5168]

$20k for this vehicle? Are you sure?? I wouldn't pay a quarter of that! Makes my 300tdi look like a show car (it definitely isn't)

[@BritannicaRestorations]

No, this one was not that much

[@MrGmhutchings]

It's a defender.......... It can be fixed 😁

[@neilrafferty2097]

Only fit for the scrapyard .

[@jeffreykropp7664]

Educational, but painful to watch. Hope the new owner has deep pockets?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

me too!

[@rdflo6739]

Oh... That car just makes me tired looking at it.. there's just nothing not to do! Well, except reupholster the seats...

[@BritannicaRestorations]

The windscreen is good... Lol!

[@normanrhone2791]

These scammers should be reported the police.

[@D3fender110]

What a nightmare. I wouldn’t take that if it were free!!

[@warci]

is it even legal that they're consistently ripping off their customers this hard??

[@BritannicaRestorations]

They write on the receipt 'project vehicle' or 'restoration vehicle' BU supply a safety which means it can be driven on the road - go figure

[@bkupkee]

Good luck ??

[@BritannicaRestorations]

well, lets see....

[@ronaldhoward8101]

Break for parts...

[@alanbstard4]

and they wonder why some people buy Toyotas

[@BritannicaRestorations]

They rust just as bad here in Canada

[@alanbstard4]

@@BritannicaRestorations rust yes, but at least they're still in one peice

[@chrisgreenwood271]

That must have been bought blind surely. Run away don't look back.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Stevie Wonder said it was a good one...

[@raywalsh5822]

took me 3 hours inspect it. 2 and half hours stop laughing

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Ohh Ray!

[@gavinferguson]

That’s carp

[@andytheflyer]

That's a D.O.G. Scrap it.

[@Patmac74]

I bought better out of Mark Haydens field in laragh. Oh my god.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Is it that bad?

[@Patmac74]

Well Mike, I bought mine for hundreds, this guy obviously spent thousands and thousands. There are gangsters all over the place.

[@douglastodd1947]

phone seller ,demand money back , give them 4hrs. then authorities are being sent for , inspection certificate, no vin number ,

[@kevinbarry71]

So what's the problem? It's about right for an old Land Rover. Owners of these things don't care

[@billsoucess2448]

Unreal.. mines mint

[@wuilhanalcantararibeiro1215]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@johnstonstewart9683]

FFS 😲

[@soylentblue6924]

...ah Mike this is a walk in the park for a man of your caliber? Take pity on the old girl and give her new life🤔

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Nay problem lad! I will have it done Wednesday ( but I am not telling you which Wednesday)

[@TheSoupdragon1968]

He could of bought better in the UK!! That's not a good car..

[@Roy666Batty]

In the UK that would probably be classed as a rust free example 😜😂

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Covered in black Waxoyl