Rover 2.0 diesel connoisseur automatic **SOLD**

Jim Jamieson · 8th February 2015, 13:12

The time has come to sell our Royal Blue Metallic 2.0 diesel connoisseur automatic which we have owned since new, so I am offering this in the first instance to forum members.

I am looking for £1,300 for the car with everything listed below

The car was built on 13th Feb 2002 then dealer registered 3rd April 2002 and subsequently purchased by my wife on 6th May 2002.

It is currently on SORN on its original registration of SD02 ASO with 139k on the clock and MOT expiry date is 10th September 2015

This car has been extensively featured on this forum via the following topics where the entire suspension was completely stripped out and new springs and shocks fitted:

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=88491 http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=111878

Included in the sale is; A large A4 binder with every receipt, original invoice and letters between myself and MG Rover,my full word diary log (30 pages), a spreadsheet of all expenses incurred (6 pages) and still to be printed if required a separate spreadsheet showing practically every fuel fill up since new.I also have a copy of the build date information, full MOT history check and my own detailed service check sheets.I am also willing to supply a memory stick with the 100's of photos of the car during its life.

I doubt if there is any Rover 75 currently for sale with so much information about its history.

The Car was serviced for the first three years by Rover main dealers then serviced by myselfever since. The photographs show its general condition which I would say is extremely good especially the interior and as you will see from the forum topics it has undergone some extensive mechanical restoration work.The paintwork does have a few chips and dings in it conclusive with the mileage covered. It has a new windscreen fitted as on the very day we purchased its replacement (Jaguar XF) the car suffered a cracked windscreen. New front wings were recently fitted as the original wings were rusty as a result of the mud flaps wearing the paint down to bare metal.The front drop links have also recently been replaced. As we used the car for towing the last two years the engine was upgraded from 117 to 130 by "MarinaBrian"I intend to remove the tow bar for possible use on my V6

The car drives just the same as the day we purchased it but with better power as a result of the upgrade, the auto gearbox is silky smooth and has been regularly serviced with three oil changes in its lifetime.

The FBH or fuel burning heater although was fully stripped down and serviced including the fuel pump does not fire up. I am sure this only requires the printed circuit repair as per "French Mike" on this forum. I have simply blanked off the radiator with a blind each winter to keep the car running warmer.

The Extras :Full sized alloy wheel,Boot mounted warning triangle,Smiley rear number plate6 disc CD auto changer,Custom built in Garmin Sat Nav,Extra wood trim on centre console at heater controls,Custom made walnut veneer trims to seat sides,Leatherette style handbook wallet which includes original brochure,full set of aftermarket floor mats,Mud flaps to rear only,Handbrake modification,Plenum drain modification,Bonnet release cable modification,Engine upgrade to 130 PS,Custom cruise control modification for easier use of resume on/off.

If anyone is interested please PM me to arrange viewing etc. I live in South Ayrshire near Ayr.
At this moment I have not advertised the car elsewhere.

A couple of shots I missed on first posting, this one shows the sat nav un clipped from the car. The power cable stows neatly under the "eyebrow"

This is the final rear quarter shot and I forgot to say it has all four doors fitted with chromed handle inserts, the original Rover ones. I also recently refurbished the union flag on the boot and replaced the Rover boot logo.

Jim Jamieson

David Lawrence · 8th February 2015, 14:03

I'd bite your hand off if it wasnt so far away.

myrover2013 · 8th February 2015, 14:46

Just bought my wife a c4 , last week , if i had came on to the forum sooner, i would have had this one,

it will make someone very happy .sadly not me.

Le Mans 190 · 8th February 2015, 15:00

absolutely love this

Lacy · 8th February 2015, 16:34

Beautiful...

PM sent

Rev Jules · 8th February 2015, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Lawrence

I'd bite your hand off if it wasnt so far away.

Well why don't you buy it and get Alanjay to pick it up for you, he is very reasonable.
Julien

Jim Jamieson · 8th February 2015, 21:53

Thanks guys for all your comments and interest in the Missus's car.
It looks like it wont be sitting too long but I have to say it will be a sad day for Mary when she sees it going down the road as even this afternoon she was singing its praises. It was her car and she covered most of the mileage in it.

BTW I have just realised that there are some diesel only spares in the workshop which will be of little use for my V6 so they will be going with the car.
I'm talking about second hand intercooler hoses and some new I think power steering hoses. They were in a box of spare parts that were being binned from a coachworks my son worked in years back so he brought them home to Dad.

GRANDAD LES · 9th February 2015, 13:55

Hello, more then interested! When is it available please?

Leslie Hine.

Allegroboi · 9th February 2015, 17:08

That should sell in no time at all, very reasonably priced in my view. Must be really difficult to let the car go after owning it from new

8th February 2015, 13:12	#1
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	Rover 2.0 diesel connoisseur automatic SOLD The time has come to sell our Royal Blue Metallic 2.0 diesel connoisseur automatic which we have owned since new, so I am offering this in the first instance to forum members. I am looking for £1,300 for the car with everything listed below The car was built on 13th Feb 2002 then dealer registered 3rd April 2002 and subsequently purchased by my wife on 6th May 2002. It is currently on SORN on its original registration of SD02 ASO with 139k on the clock and MOT expiry date is 10th September 2015 This car has been extensively featured on this forum via the following topics where the entire suspension was completely stripped out and new springs and shocks fitted: https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=88491 http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=111878 Included in the sale is; A large A4 binder with every receipt, original invoice and letters between myself and MG Rover,my full word diary log (30 pages), a spreadsheet of all expenses incurred (6 pages) and still to be printed if required a separate spreadsheet showing practically every fuel fill up since new.I also have a copy of the build date information, full MOT history check and my own detailed service check sheets.I am also willing to supply a memory stick with the 100's of photos of the car during its life. I doubt if there is any Rover 75 currently for sale with so much information about its history. The Car was serviced for the first three years by Rover main dealers then serviced by myselfever since. The photographs show its general condition which I would say is extremely good especially the interior and as you will see from the forum topics it has undergone some extensive mechanical restoration work.The paintwork does have a few chips and dings in it conclusive with the mileage covered. It has a new windscreen fitted as on the very day we purchased its replacement (Jaguar XF) the car suffered a cracked windscreen. New front wings were recently fitted as the original wings were rusty as a result of the mud flaps wearing the paint down to bare metal.The front drop links have also recently been replaced. As we used the car for towing the last two years the engine was upgraded from 117 to 130 by "MarinaBrian"I intend to remove the tow bar for possible use on my V6 The car drives just the same as the day we purchased it but with better power as a result of the upgrade, the auto gearbox is silky smooth and has been regularly serviced with three oil changes in its lifetime. The FBH or fuel burning heater although was fully stripped down and serviced including the fuel pump does not fire up. I am sure this only requires the printed circuit repair as per "French Mike" on this forum. I have simply blanked off the radiator with a blind each winter to keep the car running warmer. The Extras :Full sized alloy wheel,Boot mounted warning triangle,Smiley rear number plate6 disc CD auto changer,Custom built in Garmin Sat Nav,Extra wood trim on centre console at heater controls,Custom made walnut veneer trims to seat sides,Leatherette style handbook wallet which includes original brochure,full set of aftermarket floor mats,Mud flaps to rear only,Handbrake modification,Plenum drain modification,Bonnet release cable modification,Engine upgrade to 130 PS,Custom cruise control modification for easier use of resume on/off. If anyone is interested please PM me to arrange viewing etc. I live in South Ayrshire near Ayr. At this moment I have not advertised the car elsewhere. A couple of shots I missed on first posting, this one shows the sat nav un clipped from the car. The power cable stows neatly under the "eyebrow" This is the final rear quarter shot and I forgot to say it has all four doors fitted with chromed handle inserts, the original Rover ones. I also recently refurbished the union flag on the boot and replaced the Rover boot logo. Jim Jamieson Last edited by Jim Jamieson; 8th February 2015 at 13:24.. Reason: Add text and photos

8th February 2015, 14:46	#3
myrover2013 Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE in copper leaf red Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NORWICH Posts: 1,527 Thanks: 510 Thanked 134 Times in 111 Posts	Lovely Lovely car, Just bought my wife a c4 , last week , if i had came on to the forum sooner, i would have had this one, it will make someone very happy .sadly not me. __________________ http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...h.jpg~original

9th February 2015, 17:08	#9
Allegroboi Posted a thing or two 2.0 CDTi Tourer Connie SE auto Royal Blue/Dorchester red connie V6 with Aubergine interior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Farnborough Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 64 Thanked 33 Times in 17 Posts	That should sell in no time at all, very reasonably priced in my view. Must be really difficult to let the car go after owning it from new __________________ [SIGPIC]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q...P1010031-1.jpg[/SIGPIC]Two 75's twice the cost, twice the amount of road tax and insurance but most important of all, twice the pleasure. Ian

8th February 2015, 14:03	#2
David Lawrence This is my second home Rover 75 CDT-2001 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wrexham, North Wales Posts: 3,606 Thanks: 195 Thanked 606 Times in 501 Posts	I'd bite your hand off if it wasnt so far away.

8th February 2015, 15:00	#4
Le Mans 190 I really should get out more....... RIP Le Mans 190 :( Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atherstone Posts: 2,260 Thanks: 355 Thanked 248 Times in 177 Posts	absolutely love this

8th February 2015, 16:34	#5
Lacy Regular poster None Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bromsgrove Posts: 46 Thanks: 12 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Beautiful... PM sent

8th February 2015, 21:53	#7
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	Thanks guys for all your comments and interest in the Missus's car. It looks like it wont be sitting too long but I have to say it will be a sad day for Mary when she sees it going down the road as even this afternoon she was singing its praises. It was her car and she covered most of the mileage in it. BTW I have just realised that there are some diesel only spares in the workshop which will be of little use for my V6 so they will be going with the car. I'm talking about second hand intercooler hoses and some new I think power steering hoses. They were in a box of spare parts that were being binned from a coachworks my son worked in years back so he brought them home to Dad.

9th February 2015, 13:55	#8
GRANDAD LES Loves to post ROVER 75 TOURER CONTEMP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LINDAL-IN-FURNESS Posts: 360 Thanks: 205 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	Hello, more then interested! When is it available please? Leslie Hine.