thinking of a mog for me

(pete) · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 3:21 pm Post subject: thinking of a mog for me

hay all

im thinking of getting a mog next year and i after a little info

i dont want a huge mog but i dont want a baby one so what models are suited best for pay and play days and green lanes

are there any that would work on the road as a daily drive i know that there not that cheap to run and are a bit bland in the comfort dept

any info you can give would help

cheers pete

dxmedia · Mud Obsessed Joined: 10 Dec 2008 Odometer: 2185

What's your price range?

I'd say that non are suited for greenlaning.

(pete) · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 8:37 pm Post subject:

none for green lanes is that because of size

price will be as cheap as i can get my hands on one looking at ebay there not cheap by any means but it also looks like one can be had for around £4000

so i guess the next question will be are there places that mogs can be had cheap all be it needing work maby even a shell or somthing

mike97 · Guest

normalbloke · Articulating Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Odometer: 633

Also,living in Hampshire, you have the luxury of the greenlanes on and around Salisbury Plain,which are generally large enough for the bigger Mogs.

mogleteer · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:19 pm Post subject:

I've a 1969 421, 2 litre OHC diesel mog which is bearable for running on the road and will manage low 20's per gallon but it pays to be in no hurry whatsoever as it is quite under powered when going up hill, however it's wheel base is only 88" ( same as a swb L***R****) and it weighs a shade over 2.2 tonnes so it can easily be moved on an Ifor Williams for play days, it also has the step axles, difflocks and enormously tight turning circle so it's quite capable on the rough.

normalbloke · Articulating Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Odometer: 633

Ah, sorry,you asked about running costs.
I have a 1980 U1000 (with 130bhp pump upgrade)
15mpg
Will sit happily at 55mph.
Service parts are reasonable.
Full set of pads £35 ( all 6 calipers)
Clutch £300
Oil filter£8
Fuel filter£7x2
Air filter£15
I do all my own maintenance.
Some parts will make your eyes water though,however it has been the most reliable 4x4 I have ever owned.

Chaos · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:49 pm Post subject:

Thats Weird Pete,
I just Yesterday posted a want Ad for a Mog,
2 Mogs in the Odiham Area!

Dreadnought · Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:54 pm Post subject:

I was looking for a SWB U900, but have bought a U1300L and havent looked back. Its not too big (bigger than a 404 - at least it looks bigger than a 404) Atkinson Vos sometimes have cheaper U1300L that need a bit of work on the cab/body. There are always a few 404,s for sale here and there. All Mogs are very capable to the point of making Landrovers look silly and even Pinzgauers cannot go where a Mog can. (I have always had and liked Landrovers, but Like for like, you could buy a fleet of Landrovers for the price of a MOG so you pays your money and you takes your choice)

(pete) · Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 11:18 pm Post subject:

RobotMan · Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:49 pm Post subject:

You should be able to get a top notch 404 for that money.

(pete) · Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 12:49 pm Post subject:

sounds good then

i would rather spemd less and fix up tho to be honest as welding and body work is no problems getting a lumpy old engine going should be ok as long as it turns over in the first place