They all do that!

roverbarmy · 25th October 2019, 07:54

It seems that there are lots of cars out there with "common faults" which are not widely known. I'll list some which I have recently come across:-
Vauxhall Insignia - seal goes on oil pickup pipe in sump. Low pressure light comes on and goes off occasionally. If not sorted, bottom end fails. Cheap part but expensive disassembly and reassembly!
TDV6 - Same problem as above! Jaguar land rover.

BMW E46- Breather pipe valve fails- engine uses oil- contaminates cat and sensors.
Variable vane turbos seize- various cars!
Automatic gearbox faults on Minis, Renaults, Peugeots, Citroens!

It's not just Rovers then!

Please feel free to add your own.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-ne...y-to-have-them

Bogbrush82 · 25th October 2019, 08:51

Don't forget head gaskets on Ecotec powered MK4 Astras.

And the latest Focus RS apparently.

Discofan · 25th October 2019, 08:53

Broken cranks on Tdv6 Landrover Discoveries and zRR Sports.

Simondi · 25th October 2019, 10:31

HGF on Ford Ecoboost

DMGRS · 25th October 2019, 11:28

I've had a few other cars - all of which have made my Rovers look cheap to run.
The only honourable mention goes to the Mazda 3 MPS - I've had 2, and both have been absolutely fine bar minor niggles. They're also blisteringly quick for a small 4 cylinder hatchback!

VW Phaeton - gear selector failure (£800)
VW Phaeton (another, because I don't learn) - gearbox failure (£900 2nd hand)
E46 BMW 330d - prop bearing failure, then the prop self-destructed after this... and finally a warped front hub that kept eating brake discs
E61 BMW 530d - I still own this, and 6 weeks in to ownership the ZT260 is my daily driver as the DPF have clogged solid in the BMW

Stick to MG Rover, it's cheaper (honestly!)

willshot · 25th October 2019, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogbrush82

Don't forget head gaskets on Ecotec powered MK4 Astras.

And the latest Focus RS apparently.

Not a failure as such. Incorrect gasket fitted at factory, all replaced under recall and warranty.

Will

BillyMG · 25th October 2019, 18:10

Renault Clio - everything

Sebastienclement · 26th October 2019, 10:08

Any 13+ year old car in the same sector as the 75 is going to cost as much, if not more, to keep going.

I bought a lovely Volvo V70 on a 2002 registration. It was a daily hack, so wasn't too worried about the niggles, but if I'd wanted to have it at the condition my Rovers are in it would have needed:

New aircon condenser + gas
Rear droplinks
Rear shock absorbers
Suspension work at the front (bushes? It passed an MOT, but felt a little sloppy)
Gearbox flush / fluid / ECU reset (AW55 autobox, slightly clunky - well known and slightly fragile 'box)
Timing Belt Kit (had been done, but was almost due on time, if not mileage)
New driver's seat (stitching & heated seat inop)

We're looking at in excess of £1k of work for starters there. I'm glad I didn't get too involved as I only had the car for 9 months before it got written off while parked. I lost a lot of money on it, but would have lost more if I'd become too invested in it.

I run two spreadsheets concurrently. One is the spend on my Rover (purchase price + repairs (inc servicing)) and the other is the down payment & monthly payments + servicing on a lease car. I've chosen a Volvo V60 as the car in question as this is what I would have if I didn't have my Rovers. As it stands I'm at least 6 months worth of lease payments better off with the Rover at this moment in time. The only negative is time off the road for repairs and servicing (I tend to give it to my specialist for a couple of weeks to let him work as his leisure), but the car has never let me down and all maintenance and repairs has been completed at a scheduled time.

Chunky2778 · 26th October 2019, 14:31

Some of the Mercs have those ABS pumps that are built to shut down after 200,000 operations, is it SBC?

Only £1200-£1700 to repair. My friend had one. Sacked it off after that.

Bought an E320 estate that now has a common fault with the autobox and needs about £700 thrown at it.

clf · 26th October 2019, 15:03

B5 and B5.5 Passats wings rusting from the inside out, approximately halfway between the door and wheel arch! A 'sponge' placed behind the wing to dampen vibration.............. vibration AND moisture absorbent material!

25th October 2019, 07:54	#1
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	They all do that! It seems that there are lots of cars out there with "common faults" which are not widely known. I'll list some which I have recently come across:- Vauxhall Insignia - seal goes on oil pickup pipe in sump. Low pressure light comes on and goes off occasionally. If not sorted, bottom end fails. Cheap part but expensive disassembly and reassembly! TDV6 - Same problem as above! Jaguar land rover. BMW E46- Breather pipe valve fails- engine uses oil- contaminates cat and sensors. Variable vane turbos seize- various cars! Automatic gearbox faults on Minis, Renaults, Peugeots, Citroens! It's not just Rovers then! Please feel free to add your own. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-ne...y-to-have-them __________________ Oil in my veins! Last edited by roverbarmy; 25th October 2019 at 07:56..

25th October 2019, 08:51	#2
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25th October 2019, 11:28	#5
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	I've had a few other cars - all of which have made my Rovers look cheap to run. The only honourable mention goes to the Mazda 3 MPS - I've had 2, and both have been absolutely fine bar minor niggles. They're also blisteringly quick for a small 4 cylinder hatchback! VW Phaeton - gear selector failure (£800) VW Phaeton (another, because I don't learn) - gearbox failure (£900 2nd hand) E46 BMW 330d - prop bearing failure, then the prop self-destructed after this... and finally a warped front hub that kept eating brake discs E61 BMW 530d - I still own this, and 6 weeks in to ownership the ZT260 is my daily driver as the DPF have clogged solid in the BMW Stick to MG Rover, it's cheaper (honestly!) __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

26th October 2019, 15:03	#10
clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	B5 and B5.5 Passats wings rusting from the inside out, approximately halfway between the door and wheel arch! A 'sponge' placed behind the wing to dampen vibration.............. vibration AND moisture absorbent material! __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver!

25th October 2019, 08:53	#3
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25th October 2019, 18:10	#7
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26th October 2019, 10:08	#8
Sebastienclement Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 136 Thanked 160 Times in 85 Posts	Any 13+ year old car in the same sector as the 75 is going to cost as much, if not more, to keep going. I bought a lovely Volvo V70 on a 2002 registration. It was a daily hack, so wasn't too worried about the niggles, but if I'd wanted to have it at the condition my Rovers are in it would have needed: New aircon condenser + gas Rear droplinks Rear shock absorbers Suspension work at the front (bushes? It passed an MOT, but felt a little sloppy) Gearbox flush / fluid / ECU reset (AW55 autobox, slightly clunky - well known and slightly fragile 'box) Timing Belt Kit (had been done, but was almost due on time, if not mileage) New driver's seat (stitching & heated seat inop) We're looking at in excess of £1k of work for starters there. I'm glad I didn't get too involved as I only had the car for 9 months before it got written off while parked. I lost a lot of money on it, but would have lost more if I'd become too invested in it. I run two spreadsheets concurrently. One is the spend on my Rover (purchase price + repairs (inc servicing)) and the other is the down payment & monthly payments + servicing on a lease car. I've chosen a Volvo V60 as the car in question as this is what I would have if I didn't have my Rovers. As it stands I'm at least 6 months worth of lease payments better off with the Rover at this moment in time. The only negative is time off the road for repairs and servicing (I tend to give it to my specialist for a couple of weeks to let him work as his leisure), but the car has never let me down and all maintenance and repairs has been completed at a scheduled time.

26th October 2019, 14:31	#9
Chunky2778 Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Plymouth Posts: 109 Thanks: 5 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Some of the Mercs have those ABS pumps that are built to shut down after 200,000 operations, is it SBC? Only £1200-£1700 to repair. My friend had one. Sacked it off after that. Bought an E320 estate that now has a common fault with the autobox and needs about £700 thrown at it.