440 Turbo Back from the Dead?

[Hell Driver]

Hi, I've only posted here on the 400 section once or twice, I've been on the 300 section and V300 mania forum a lot more over the last few years as I have one or two of them kicking about!

In 2007 I was driving my 1992 440 Turbo (which I'd bought in 2003) when once again, a rear caliper seized and a also, by coincidence, the rubber boot came off the drive shaft.

The return journey from the Lake District during which I tried to avoid using the brakes (which I almost managed with one stop to free them up by hitting the caliper with the wheel nut spanner!), was the final straw and the car went into the garage where it stood for 2 years!

During this time I bought a 360 and also got my existing 340 on the road again. Thus the 440 was then pushed out of the garage for a year or so, then stored in neighbour's garden. For the last 3 or so years it's been at my storage yard.



The time has come to either sell, scrap or get some fun out of this neglected car!

Yesterday got the car to a garage for an idea of what's needed. Normally I do what I can myself over time but time I do not have time so I know I'll need to spend some money on this to ever see it on the road again.

As you would expect, it's not in tip top condition. Lots of rust on the arches, seized brakes all round, an engine misfire, blowing exhaust, faded red paint and sodding mice have eaten the boot carpet and a headrest.

Despite 7 years of neglect, everything actually works, lights electric mirrors, windows etc. (I did start and run it and activate everything 3 or 4 times a year).

I may need some advice and help with one or two things!

1st Question:

Can I remove that CAT and expect to pass an M.O.T. It's knackered and blowing I think. The car was first registered in May 1992.

Thanks