Rover 25 (facelift) buying tips - Page 2

mamasboy · 10th August 2015, 18:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Just wait until it needs a new injector

That would bring a tear to a glass eye

I'm dreading the day! know all about the injector issue. Costly in main dealer and stupidly time consuming, needs most of the top engine ancillaries off! I don't trash it and I watch the fuel economy like a hawk, reduced economy is a symptom.... But thankfully it's been a little gem so far and I've had my monies worth

roverbarmy · 10th August 2015, 18:09

Check the wiring loom from the tailgate to the body. They chafe and break internally, causing all sorts of electrical gremlins.
A How To section from t'other side.

Tailgate check
Mike

freddie bosewell · 10th August 2015, 19:17

Check for a wet/damp carpet in the passenger foot well area, signs of water ingress from the bulkhead, this will lead to SCU failure without a doubt.

minimutly · 10th August 2015, 21:30

The water ingress at the bulkhead is a strange one, i have it on a zr, it looks like a seam hasnt beeg glooped, but i confess i havent stripped things to check.
The wifes mgtf has a seam leak on the front bulkhead, so i suppose i shouldnt be surprised!

Mickyboy · 11th August 2015, 00:12

Relays in the SCU are a major problem, if you do buy one, send it to marinabrian to change the relays I'm sure he can do it, believe me I've broke so many of these in my time for head gaskets and SCU problems, like when people get locked out.

Also has it had head work? If so is the new gasket MLS type?
Regards
Mick

pletevl · 11th August 2015, 07:38

Bought my ZR 120 new in 2004. I have not experienced any of the problems mentioned except HGF.
The car has been 100% reliable (appart from early signs of HGF).

We also have a Rover 25 from 2003 (lucas electronics)
and 2 x MG TFs (pektron electronics)
They have all been 100% reliable, but I do look after them.

Pete

roverbarmy · 11th August 2015, 08:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by pletevl

They have all been 100% reliable, but I do look after them.

Pete

There is the key to successful Rover ownership.

Mike

chris75 · 11th August 2015, 16:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by AURORA MG

Usually in the garage & don't lock it but occasionally I have left it outside & the alarm went off oddly at 8am two days on the trot a couple of weeks back.

Is 8 am when the sun hits it ? If you have the interior movement sensor , the air inside the car warming up can set these off . Apparently a well-known issue on the 25/ZR forum ! My '55 reg ZR had this problem at about 9am most days . Disconnecting the interior sensor cured it

Busboy · 16th August 2015, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by AURORA MG

I have a 2005 so very late MG ZR-Express Van. It is the 105BHP. Had HGF bang on 30K miles in 2007. I think my SCU is on it's way as the fog lights have stopped working, not bothered as only use in dry weather. Usually in the garage & don't lock it but occasionally I have left it outside & the alarm went off oddly at 8am two days on the trot a couple of weeks back.
Otherwise a very good van. Bought this van on 18th March 2005.

On 18th March 2006 I bought a new Rover 25GSi (one of the very last) This was also a 1.4 (103BHP). Never seemed quite as powerful as the ZR for some reason. I loved this car, absolutely fantastic. In 8.5 years of ownership I never spent a penny on it other than routine servicing etc or modifications I wanted.
Only sold it as I kept getting pestered by a friend who wanted it & offered me strong money.
Oddly after a few months of him owning it the SCU went on that (Rear fog Lights U/S). There is a local Auto Electrician in Sittingbourne that did all that for £300.

I do know of a one owner 2005 Rover 25GSi in Silver that will likely be coming up for sale in a few weeks. It is a customer of mine who loves all things MG & Rover & I have cleaned this car from day one of ownership, only has 24000 miles on it.

We have now bought a Nov 2005 registered 4 door 1.4 GLi in Starlight Silver. But had to go to Buckinghamshire for it!, had been looking for weeks but nothing else came up local.

Polly · 16th August 2015, 20:30

Remember to check insurance costs for young driver, the 25/ZR was a favourite with young hooligans so developed a bad insurance record. My 2002 ZR has been absolutely trouble free since new, apart from rust where front wing is attached to front bumper.
My 2005 ZS has had scu problems, (intermittent wipe stopped working) unreliable Pectron units on later cars I believe. But not too expensive to replace relays with upgraded items.

10th August 2015, 18:09	#12
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,056 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Check the wiring loom from the tailgate to the body. They chafe and break internally, causing all sorts of electrical gremlins. A How To section from t'other side. Tailgate check Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

11th August 2015, 00:12	#15
Mickyboy This is my second home 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	Relays in the SCU are a major problem, if you do buy one, send it to marinabrian to change the relays I'm sure he can do it, believe me I've broke so many of these in my time for head gaskets and SCU problems, like when people get locked out. Also has it had head work? If so is the new gasket MLS type? Regards 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]

10th August 2015, 19:17	#13
freddie bosewell Avid contributor MG6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: wednesbury Posts: 153 Thanks: 60 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Check for a wet/damp carpet in the passenger foot well area, signs of water ingress from the bulkhead, this will lead to SCU failure without a doubt.

10th August 2015, 21:30	#14
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	The water ingress at the bulkhead is a strange one, i have it on a zr, it looks like a seam hasnt beeg glooped, but i confess i havent stripped things to check. The wifes mgtf has a seam leak on the front bulkhead, so i suppose i shouldnt be surprised!

11th August 2015, 07:38	#16
pletevl Posted a thing or two rover 75 cdti(rhd), MG ZR(lhd), MG TF(lhd), MG TF(rhd), mini mpi (lhd), Renault megane III (awful) Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: East of France Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 124 Thanked 114 Times in 93 Posts	Bought my ZR 120 new in 2004. I have not experienced any of the problems mentioned except HGF. The car has been 100% reliable (appart from early signs of HGF). We also have a Rover 25 from 2003 (lucas electronics) and 2 x MG TFs (pektron electronics) They have all been 100% reliable, but I do look after them. Pete

16th August 2015, 20:30	#20
Polly Posted a thing or two MG ZT 260 SE, ZS120, ZR105 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Peterhead Posts: 1,375 Thanks: 203 Thanked 350 Times in 241 Posts	Remember to check insurance costs for young driver, the 25/ZR was a favourite with young hooligans so developed a bad insurance record. My 2002 ZR has been absolutely trouble free since new, apart from rust where front wing is attached to front bumper. My 2005 ZS has had scu problems, (intermittent wipe stopped working) unreliable Pectron units on later cars I believe. But not too expensive to replace relays with upgraded items.