bought one

roy 1953 · 6th April 2019, 18:41

Well I have gone and done it, bought one. It is a 2004 cdti 135 in cimmaron green with sandstone leather, it looks a bit rough around the edges but drives really well, one front tyre seems to be wearing on the outside of the tread and the sunroof wont open.but everything else seems to work. there is a bit of water in the boot and the passenger side rear footwell is wet, could this be the rear light seals?.
only picked it up this afternoon so no time to check it out properly but do know two jacking pads are missing.
only short mot but at £500 we shall see how it goes.

thank you all for your invaluable help.
Roy

BillyMG · 6th April 2019, 18:50

Brilliant mate - nice one.

Neil.s · 6th April 2019, 18:53

I love that colour

suzublu · 6th April 2019, 18:54

Welcome to the slippery slope

Boot water could indeed be the seals, either fit new from Jezzer, or remove, glue the seam which has invariably split, & refit.

FLYING BANANA · 6th April 2019, 18:58

Congratulations on the buy. You may find that your time will be split between the car and the forum.

jackatesme · 6th April 2019, 19:02

I had some water in boot,took inside cover off rear lights poured some water over outside light,found 1st leak. Replaced seals,cured. Then i removed boot carpet and rolled out a few sheets of kitchen roll in boot. Found 2nd leak lower r/h side of rear window. At the moment i have placed some gorilla black tape along bottom of window,that has cured leak,for now, but intend doing a proper job of it shortly. There is a how to on here somewhere to clean rear window sealing.

macafee2 · 6th April 2019, 20:19

great colour combination. if you have a light oak dash fit walnut, it looks so much better

macafee2

Raspberrycai · 6th April 2019, 20:31

I've been trying to find my boot leak for almost a year... I can't find it no matter how hard I try.

Definitely fit a walnut dash. It's a fiddly job but very easy and it really really improves the look of the interior.

Here is mine before, with the light oak

And after the dash was installed , makes a massive difference.

Mind out there's no mould in the boot, there was with mine and I just gutted it, if I ever find the leak I'll reinstall boot carpets.

roy 1953 · 6th April 2019, 20:50

Yes dash does make a big difference but I think I have other things to do first before tackling that. the boot is not mouldy and the boot carpet appears dry, it seems wet under the boot floor and in spare wheel well and rear passenger side footwell..
Roy

ZedTeeT · 6th April 2019, 21:02

Get stuck in Roy, this things going to take over your life!!!

6th April 2019, 18:41	#1
roy 1953 Regular poster rover 75 saloon Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kidwelly Posts: 59 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	bought one Well I have gone and done it, bought one. It is a 2004 cdti 135 in cimmaron green with sandstone leather, it looks a bit rough around the edges but drives really well, one front tyre seems to be wearing on the outside of the tread and the sunroof wont open.but everything else seems to work. there is a bit of water in the boot and the passenger side rear footwell is wet, could this be the rear light seals?. only picked it up this afternoon so no time to check it out properly but do know two jacking pads are missing. only short mot but at £500 we shall see how it goes. thank you all for your invaluable help. Roy

6th April 2019, 18:58	#5
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jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	I had some water in boot,took inside cover off rear lights poured some water over outside light,found 1st leak. Replaced seals,cured. Then i removed boot carpet and rolled out a few sheets of kitchen roll in boot. Found 2nd leak lower r/h side of rear window. At the moment i have placed some gorilla black tape along bottom of window,that has cured leak,for now, but intend doing a proper job of it shortly. There is a how to on here somewhere to clean rear window sealing. __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.

6th April 2019, 20:31	#8
Raspberrycai Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon, Merc 190E 1.8, '91 Yamaha SR125 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Chester Posts: 193 Thanks: 85 Thanked 60 Times in 36 Posts	I've been trying to find my boot leak for almost a year... I can't find it no matter how hard I try. Definitely fit a walnut dash. It's a fiddly job but very easy and it really really improves the look of the interior. Here is mine before, with the light oak And after the dash was installed , makes a massive difference. Mind out there's no mould in the boot, there was with mine and I just gutted it, if I ever find the leak I'll reinstall boot carpets. __________________ 2004 Rover 75 Saloon - Connoisseur S.E - 2.0 Diesel CDTi - Platinum Gold - Auto. 1991 Mercedes 190E 1.8 (Nico) / 1991 Yamaha SR125 (David) This vehicle (Nigel) was born Wednesday, 15th September 2004 @ 08:14:39 and was the 103,810th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 - This vehicle was the 3,096th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 - This vehicle was the 303rd 75 in Platinum Gold (code: MCN) to be made out of 1,685 Platinum Gold 75s

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ZedTeeT Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 874 Thanks: 197 Thanked 239 Times in 207 Posts	Get stuck in Roy, this things going to take over your life!!! __________________ My garage. 03/53 MG ZT-T+ CDTi auto in XPG. 232k and much to do! 21/21 MG ZS ev. Daily. 85/C Capri 2.8i Special. Mine 29+ years. 82/X Talbot Tagora SX V6. Restoration project. 11/11 Hyundai I Load CRDi. Van....... nuff said.

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BillyMG Gets stuck in MG ZT 2.5 V6 Auto Tourer (Elizabeth) / MG ZT CDTI (Farage) Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: St Helens Posts: 688 Thanks: 339 Thanked 109 Times in 89 Posts	Brilliant mate - nice one.

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Neil.s Regular poster MG ZT T+ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Darlington Posts: 96 Thanks: 113 Thanked 50 Times in 21 Posts	I love that colour

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Welcome to the slippery slope Boot water could indeed be the seals, either fit new from Jezzer, or remove, glue the seam which has invariably split, & refit.

6th April 2019, 20:19	#7
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	great colour combination. if you have a light oak dash fit walnut, it looks so much better macafee2

6th April 2019, 20:50	#9
roy 1953 Regular poster rover 75 saloon Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kidwelly Posts: 59 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Yes dash does make a big difference but I think I have other things to do first before tackling that. the boot is not mouldy and the boot carpet appears dry, it seems wet under the boot floor and in spare wheel well and rear passenger side footwell.. Roy