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matto · 5th September 2007, 15:49

Well i sold my 75 now i have the jag s type,still think the 75/zt's are the best looking cars on the roads,(after jag s types and mga's of course)
Anyway my missus is after a MGF or MGTF,anybody know what these are like?

Jamie · 5th September 2007, 17:59

Sorry to hear you sold the MGR...I suppose the Jag is the closest thing you'll get to a british car these days, good luck with it.

I too would love an MGF...I think the early ones look better than the facelift, just beware of the usual 1.8 engine foibles... not all of them suffer but check the engine coolant and pull the dipstick out check for signs of BHG.

sworks · 5th September 2007, 18:15

There are two metal coolant pipes that run front/back down the centre of the car that tend to rust, leak and can cause HGF. Also check the roof fabric where the roof pivots, if the roof is used often the fabric rubs and creates a small hole. If it is a later car with the red Brembo callipers they can be a nightmare to find replacement pads for. If the clutch pedal feels stiff the release arm in the gearbox will be seized and the box will need to come out (bit of a pain) Rear track controll arm bushes on newer cars can wear quit quickly as well. I dont mean to sound negative in this post, just trying to give some help - these points wouldn't put me off. If you get a good one they are one of the best two seat convertibles on the road

trebor · 5th September 2007, 20:07

My wife has a MGTF on a 54 plate with only 14,000 miles on the clock.

A good fun car to drive, feels all the road bumps like a traditional sports car.

It does leak in through the soft top at times and has been to a Rover garage twice now and they have failed to stop it despite fitting new door seals. It gets in near the door mirror when raining heavily.

My advice if you get one is invest in a had top too to stop this problem.

I must admit though after i have driven it i cant wait to get back in my 75 armchair driving seat for sheer comfort

sworks · 5th September 2007, 20:11

It is very difficult to stop them leaking around the mirrors, but they shouldn't 'pour' in. One thing to note - MGR recomends that the windows are adjusted to the hard top, this means that the windows should be adjusted in summer and again in winter for whichever roof you use, ridiculous i know

Rack · 6th September 2007, 13:48

I've been looking at one for the second car, but I decided to look at the MX-5 instead. I dont think you can put a price on reliability, and the MX-5 is rock solid.

matto · 6th September 2007, 15:21

Yes i have heard about the early 1.8 engines and there problems etc.
I agree the Mazda MX5 may be rock solid but its not a patch on the MGF or MGTF for looks and style.
I have read that the later MGF's and indeed the MGTF's are fine,it was just the earlier ones that may have problems.
I still sit in my s type and admire all 75's and ZT's though.
Thanks for the advice chaps but as regards the MGF/TF its the wifes decision as it will be her that drives it,me personally if i could aford one would love a old MGA,soooo sexy or indeed a Austin Healy 3000 or Triumph TR3.

sworks · 6th September 2007, 18:42

Austin Healy 3000

5th September 2007, 15:49	#1
matto Regular poster Rover 75 2.0 cdti Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	sold Well i sold my 75 now i have the jag s type,still think the 75/zt's are the best looking cars on the roads,(after jag s types and mga's of course) Anyway my missus is after a MGF or MGTF,anybody know what these are like?

5th September 2007, 17:59	#2
Jamie Posted a thing or two In Limbo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,685 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Sorry to hear you sold the MGR...I suppose the Jag is the closest thing you'll get to a british car these days, good luck with it. I too would love an MGF...I think the early ones look better than the facelift, just beware of the usual 1.8 engine foibles... not all of them suffer but check the engine coolant and pull the dipstick out check for signs of BHG. __________________ Finally given up trying to buy the last new rover V8 from Bristol, 2 years of haggling got me nowhere!

5th September 2007, 18:15	#3
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	There are two metal coolant pipes that run front/back down the centre of the car that tend to rust, leak and can cause HGF. Also check the roof fabric where the roof pivots, if the roof is used often the fabric rubs and creates a small hole. If it is a later car with the red Brembo callipers they can be a nightmare to find replacement pads for. If the clutch pedal feels stiff the release arm in the gearbox will be seized and the box will need to come out (bit of a pain) Rear track controll arm bushes on newer cars can wear quit quickly as well. I dont mean to sound negative in this post, just trying to give some help - these points wouldn't put me off. If you get a good one they are one of the best two seat convertibles on the road __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

5th September 2007, 20:07	#4
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	My wife has a MGTF on a 54 plate with only 14,000 miles on the clock. A good fun car to drive, feels all the road bumps like a traditional sports car. It does leak in through the soft top at times and has been to a Rover garage twice now and they have failed to stop it despite fitting new door seals. It gets in near the door mirror when raining heavily. My advice if you get one is invest in a had top too to stop this problem. I must admit though after i have driven it i cant wait to get back in my 75 armchair driving seat for sheer comfort Last edited by trebor; 5th September 2007 at 20:09.. Reason: missed a sentence out

5th September 2007, 20:11	#5
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	It is very difficult to stop them leaking around the mirrors, but they shouldn't 'pour' in. One thing to note - MGR recomends that the windows are adjusted to the hard top, this means that the windows should be adjusted in summer and again in winter for whichever roof you use, ridiculous i know __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

6th September 2007, 13:48	#6
Rack Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Aalborg Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've been looking at one for the second car, but I decided to look at the MX-5 instead. I dont think you can put a price on reliability, and the MX-5 is rock solid. __________________ Trophy Blue Zt CDTi - Synergy, EGR bypass, Intake mod mkII, BMC Filter

6th September 2007, 15:21	#7
matto Regular poster Rover 75 2.0 cdti Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes i have heard about the early 1.8 engines and there problems etc. I agree the Mazda MX5 may be rock solid but its not a patch on the MGF or MGTF for looks and style. I have read that the later MGF's and indeed the MGTF's are fine,it was just the earlier ones that may have problems. I still sit in my s type and admire all 75's and ZT's though. Thanks for the advice chaps but as regards the MGF/TF its the wifes decision as it will be her that drives it,me personally if i could aford one would love a old MGA,soooo sexy or indeed a Austin Healy 3000 or Triumph TR3.

6th September 2007, 18:42	#8
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	Austin Healy 3000 __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle