Spares Availability for Rover 75

BKVP · 24th February 2019, 07:14

My 75 recently failed it's MOT test and although the garage stated that they could potentially revive my vehicle by replacing the rear shocks and curing a water leak, they were pessimistic and warned me that if something should break whilst they were fixing the car it would then render it dead.
I appreciate that there will be a dwindling spares market given the time that the car has been around, but what the garage has said has disturbed me to the point that I am considering disposing of the car as I don't like the thought of it living on borrowed time.
I am located in the Hythe, Kent area and wondered if anyone knew of any garages that can either obtain or perhaps even manufacture spares. I am aware of a garage at Hawkinge which is nearby as I contacted them to see if they could renew the cam belts for me a couple of years ago.
I would like to keep the car as I feel that it is unrivaled even by today's latest models in terms of comfort, drivability and very silent running.
I would appreciate any advice. Even if there is a place somewhere that can supply most spares, I am sure that I could make my local garage aware of the source and keep the car going. I have owned the car from new and it has only done a geniune 42,000 miles.

Mickyboy · 24th February 2019, 07:22

I’m a rover 75&ZT spares man who is very near to you, Hernebay infact I have been trading here for quite some time, I also own a MgRover T4 testbook for any diagnostics required, I also own various 75’s and ZT’s as I’m a enthusiast too.
So don’t worry to much all is not lost.
Mick

Arctic · 24th February 2019, 07:27

Hi Bob.
Mick will sort you out, stay clear of that garage they are talking rubbish, don't let them do any work on your car, sounds like if they do something wrong they want a get out of jail card.

Ravinder · 24th February 2019, 08:35

The garage is using scare tactics. Stay away from them and use Mick. He’s helped me out countless times. A first class bloke.

victorgte · 24th February 2019, 08:44

There are plenty of spare parts around, new and used. Also plenty of people with or without a business premises that can sort out any problems you have.
Garages are frightened of our cars now because they don’t know what they are talking about.
Simple example will be the day I spoke to an auto electrician who told me the bits I needed for my Jaguar would be expensive. What Jaguar? Kind of a backhanded compliment maybe but it just goes show to they can get it very wrong. Ironically I fixed it myself and it cost me £23 including postage!

clf · 24th February 2019, 10:29

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Originally Posted by BKVP

My 75 recently failed it's MOT test and although the garage stated that they could potentially revive my vehicle by replacing the rear shocks and curing a water leak, they were pessimistic and warned me that if something should break whilst they were fixing the car it would then render it dead.
I appreciate that there will be a dwindling spares market given the time that the car has been around, but what the garage has said has disturbed me to the point that I am considering disposing of the car as I don't like the thought of it living on borrowed time.
I am located in the Hythe, Kent area and wondered if anyone knew of any garages that can either obtain or perhaps even manufacture spares. I am aware of a garage at Hawkinge which is nearby as I contacted them to see if they could renew the cam belts for me a couple of years ago.
I would like to keep the car as I feel that it is unrivaled even by today's latest models in terms of comfort, drivability and very silent running.
I would appreciate any advice. Even if there is a place somewhere that can supply most spares, I am sure that I could make my local garage aware of the source and keep the car going. I have owned the car from new and it has only done a geniune 42,000 miles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickyboy

I’m a rover 75&ZT spares man who is very near to you, Hernebay infact I have been trading here for quite some time, I also own a MgRover T4 testbook for any diagnostics required, I also own various 75’s and ZT’s as I’m a enthusiast too.
So don’t worry to much all is not lost.
Mick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravinder

The garage is using scare tactics. Stay away from them and use Mick. He’s helped me out countless times. A first class bloke.

another plus one for Mick. You are very lucky to have him nearby to you.Not only does he have the knowledge and ability to sort you out, he will likely have the parts too.

Dont panic about the car, I came to own mine by chance, after being put off previously for my mistaken belief there would be a lack of spares. Reading reviews about them brought me to this site, and the first time I sat in it, never mind drove it was after I handed over the money. It was even the second time I saw it in about 9 months! All because of the confidence I got from this forum. Now 5 years on, it is the longest I have held onto a car, and have no intention of moving on. I have actually pumped quite a bit more than I paid for it into it, not because it needed it, but because I want to keep it and personalise it.

Bogbrush82 · 24th February 2019, 10:37

MickeyBoy is a walking parts catalogue. If he can't get it then no-one can.

Edit - Just a question. What exactly would they break just by replacing the shocks? Unless they're planning to mess with parts of the car they're not authorised to touch it shouldn't be an issue?

Mickyboy · 24th February 2019, 12:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogbrush82

MickeyBoy is a walking parts catalogue. If he can't get it then no-one can.

Edit - Just a question. What exactly would they break just by replacing the shocks? Unless they're planning to mess with parts of the car they're not authorised to touch it shouldn't be an issue?

I wouldn’t be surprised if they damaged the thread where the bottom shock absorber bolt goes into seen that a couple of times

Mick

macafee2 · 24th February 2019, 15:17

Not trying to take anything away from Mick as he has helped be out but just so the OP is aware, Rimmer Brothers. Their web site can be useful for helping identify part numbers etc and hold some parts that our traders probably wont.

And of course there are scrap yards

For a lot of stuff you will need to keep a car on the road can for now be purchased, in time these will be harder and harder to get and so you may want to hold some spares yourself

macafee2

BKVP · 24th February 2019, 16:26

Thanks for all of your input guys. It provides some reassurance. Although Herne Bay is quite close, if I had to leave the car for any length of time I would have a problem getting back home as I live in the countryside with no public transport.
Mick sounds great. I would love to use him if it were practical.

24th February 2019, 07:14	#1
BKVP Newbie Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Hythe Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Spares Availability for Rover 75 My 75 recently failed it's MOT test and although the garage stated that they could potentially revive my vehicle by replacing the rear shocks and curing a water leak, they were pessimistic and warned me that if something should break whilst they were fixing the car it would then render it dead. I appreciate that there will be a dwindling spares market given the time that the car has been around, but what the garage has said has disturbed me to the point that I am considering disposing of the car as I don't like the thought of it living on borrowed time. I am located in the Hythe, Kent area and wondered if anyone knew of any garages that can either obtain or perhaps even manufacture spares. I am aware of a garage at Hawkinge which is nearby as I contacted them to see if they could renew the cam belts for me a couple of years ago. I would like to keep the car as I feel that it is unrivaled even by today's latest models in terms of comfort, drivability and very silent running. I would appreciate any advice. Even if there is a place somewhere that can supply most spares, I am sure that I could make my local garage aware of the source and keep the car going. I have owned the car from new and it has only done a geniune 42,000 miles.

24th February 2019, 07:22	#2
Mickyboy SERVICING AND DEALER DIAGNOSTICS MG ZT CDTI 135 + & MGZT CDTI AUTO 160 & ROVER 75 TOURER CDTI 160 TROPHY YELLOW Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hernebay Posts: 4,331 Thanks: 818 Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,141 Posts	I’m a rover 75&ZT spares man who is very near to you, Hernebay infact I have been trading here for quite some time, I also own a MgRover T4 testbook for any diagnostics required, I also own various 75’s and ZT’s as I’m a enthusiast too. So don’t worry to much all is not lost. Mick __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] T4 Owner Jobs done : new UBP, Spy hole mod, Rear hub(wheel bearing),plenum cleaned and emptied, Inline thermostat fitted,Full service, In car Digital tv/DVD Bluetooth Satnav etc, Replaced UBP, Restored headlights,Fixed airbag connection.replaced HP pump,replaced rear light seals,changed intercooler O rings. Jobs to do: ,replace drivers lock,.[/SIZE]

24th February 2019, 07:27	#3
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24th February 2019, 08:35	#4
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	The garage is using scare tactics. Stay away from them and use Mick. He’s helped me out countless times. A first class bloke. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

24th February 2019, 08:44	#5
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	There are plenty of spare parts around, new and used. Also plenty of people with or without a business premises that can sort out any problems you have. Garages are frightened of our cars now because they don’t know what they are talking about. Simple example will be the day I spoke to an auto electrician who told me the bits I needed for my Jaguar would be expensive. What Jaguar? Kind of a backhanded compliment maybe but it just goes show to they can get it very wrong. Ironically I fixed it myself and it cost me £23 including postage! __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

24th February 2019, 10:37	#7
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	MickeyBoy is a walking parts catalogue. If he can't get it then no-one can. Edit - Just a question. What exactly would they break just by replacing the shocks? Unless they're planning to mess with parts of the car they're not authorised to touch it shouldn't be an issue? __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004. Last edited by Bogbrush82; 24th February 2019 at 11:18..

24th February 2019, 15:17	#9
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,926 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Not trying to take anything away from Mick as he has helped be out but just so the OP is aware, Rimmer Brothers. Their web site can be useful for helping identify part numbers etc and hold some parts that our traders probably wont. And of course there are scrap yards For a lot of stuff you will need to keep a car on the road can for now be purchased, in time these will be harder and harder to get and so you may want to hold some spares yourself macafee2

24th February 2019, 16:26	#10
BKVP Newbie Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Hythe Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks for all of your input guys. It provides some reassurance. Although Herne Bay is quite close, if I had to leave the car for any length of time I would have a problem getting back home as I live in the countryside with no public transport. Mick sounds great. I would love to use him if it were practical.