One year with a non-75 Rover

MSS · 4th December 2016, 10:21

On the 31st November this year, I had owned my Rover 45td 113 BHP for exactly one year, having picked it up from Lichfield on the 1st December 2015.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=231708

The previous owner was an elderly gentleman who had owned it since 2006 and I purchased the car without seeing it, on the basis that the he had answered all my questions in detail.

In the 12-month period, I have covered 16,330 trouble free miles. Apart from thorough inspections and four new tyres, the only mechanical work I have done is to a) carry out oil/filter changes b) replace the rubber priming bulb as preventative maintenance and c) a full schedule C service plus MOT during October.

I had purchased the car for my daily 45-mile journey down B roads to drop son off at school and then onwards to work. Then return home in the evening on the A14. My rationale beign that a slightly smaller car with good power could be driven on winding B roads with a more confidence than my 75s.

As the 45 has proven to be such a pleasure to drive, I have also driven it from Suffolk to Glasgow, Liverpool, Durham, Loughborough, North Yorkshire etc. hence the 16k miles in just 12 months. The MOT during October was advisory free and during my pre-MOT exploration I found the underside to be really tidy with all the brake pipes still lookeing like new. In fact the MOT tester commented on how tidy the car was inside and underneath. It is currently at 145k miles and everything about the car feels that it should go on for another 100k+ miles/5-years with normal maintennace. Being an L-series, almost everything is made of metal - there are very few plastic components around the engine.

My average consumption over 16.3k miles is 53 MPG and the highest 58 MPG.

Whilst it is in no way comparable to the75 in terms of refinement or road presence, it is nevertheless a fun car to drive.

The reason for this thread is to highlght this MGR car as an alternative to the 75/ZT for the benefit of all those who a) complain about the cost of maintaining their diesel 75 and b) those who find the cost of running a v6 high and could benefit from a secnd car as an everyday mile cruncher.

Rover66 · 4th December 2016, 10:34

Agreed as we have a 54 plate streetwise diesel and found it to be a very economical and reliable second car.
Last month it passed its mot with no advisories and all I did before putting the car in for mot was give it a wash and put new wiper blades on.

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coab · 4th December 2016, 10:37

I do believe youve been to sunny Coventry.

Glad you are getting good service out of her she looked a gem when you popped over.

MSS · 4th December 2016, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by coab

I do believe youve been to sunny Coventry.

Glad you are getting good service out of her she looked a gem when you popped over.

Hi Sean, yes that was me.

The Seven Spoke alloys are on the wife's 75 and still looking good.

Stickman · 4th December 2016, 21:24

I've had a 45 and a zs (both diesels) and thoroughly recommend them as a daily
Granted they're a tad noisy but superb on the mpg front
Not as comfortable as a 75 mind !
Cheap as chips these days to buy and run
Reliable machine also
What's not to like 😀
Regards
Chris

coab · 5th December 2016, 06:40

I bought one to sell on to a mate and it was a belter. Metallic green, heated seats and headlamp wash and a very good BMW stereo in it. Fantastic on fuel and a comfy old tub.

4th December 2016, 10:21	#1
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,084 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	One year with a non-75 Rover On the 31st November this year, I had owned my Rover 45td 113 BHP for exactly one year, having picked it up from Lichfield on the 1st December 2015. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=231708 The previous owner was an elderly gentleman who had owned it since 2006 and I purchased the car without seeing it, on the basis that the he had answered all my questions in detail. In the 12-month period, I have covered 16,330 trouble free miles. Apart from thorough inspections and four new tyres, the only mechanical work I have done is to a) carry out oil/filter changes b) replace the rubber priming bulb as preventative maintenance and c) a full schedule C service plus MOT during October. I had purchased the car for my daily 45-mile journey down B roads to drop son off at school and then onwards to work. Then return home in the evening on the A14. My rationale beign that a slightly smaller car with good power could be driven on winding B roads with a more confidence than my 75s. As the 45 has proven to be such a pleasure to drive, I have also driven it from Suffolk to Glasgow, Liverpool, Durham, Loughborough, North Yorkshire etc. hence the 16k miles in just 12 months. The MOT during October was advisory free and during my pre-MOT exploration I found the underside to be really tidy with all the brake pipes still lookeing like new. In fact the MOT tester commented on how tidy the car was inside and underneath. It is currently at 145k miles and everything about the car feels that it should go on for another 100k+ miles/5-years with normal maintennace. Being an L-series, almost everything is made of metal - there are very few plastic components around the engine. My average consumption over 16.3k miles is 53 MPG and the highest 58 MPG. Whilst it is in no way comparable to the75 in terms of refinement or road presence, it is nevertheless a fun car to drive. The reason for this thread is to highlght this MGR car as an alternative to the 75/ZT for the benefit of all those who a) complain about the cost of maintaining their diesel 75 and b) those who find the cost of running a v6 high and could benefit from a secnd car as an everyday mile cruncher. Last edited by MSS; 4th December 2016 at 19:08..

4th December 2016, 10:34	#2
Rover66 Avid contributor Rover 75 club se cdti. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South West Wales. Posts: 192 Thanks: 343 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	Agreed as we have a 54 plate streetwise diesel and found it to be a very economical and reliable second car. Last month it passed its mot with no advisories and all I did before putting the car in for mot was give it a wash and put new wiper blades on. Sent from my SM-T560 using Tapatalk

4th December 2016, 10:37	#3
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,138 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	I do believe youve been to sunny Coventry. Glad you are getting good service out of her she looked a gem when you popped over.

4th December 2016, 21:24	#5
Stickman Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bordon Posts: 1,856 Thanks: 250 Thanked 403 Times in 352 Posts	I've had a 45 and a zs (both diesels) and thoroughly recommend them as a daily Granted they're a tad noisy but superb on the mpg front Not as comfortable as a 75 mind ! Cheap as chips these days to buy and run Reliable machine also What's not to like 😀 Regards Chris

5th December 2016, 06:40	#6
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,138 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	I bought one to sell on to a mate and it was a belter. Metallic green, heated seats and headlamp wash and a very good BMW stereo in it. Fantastic on fuel and a comfy old tub.