Spare Parts - Availability

ikorodu · 19th March 2007, 12:29

Hello all,

I'm starting to get a bit worried about the availability of spares for our lovely cars. Having read through a couple of threads on .org (search for "Spare Parts - Availability") it would appear some vehicles have now been put off road because of spares (rear tourer springs, apparently).

Are the facelift bumpers actually available again now?

Does anyone have anything positive to say on spares?

I'm hoping that when the Chinese get going then more compatible spares will be available.

ikorodu

Scarlet Fever · 19th March 2007, 13:07

This is how i understand it, once the MG7 appears there hopefully should be some stability put back into the parts business.

simonsmith · 19th March 2007, 13:31

As regards 75 Tourer springs :-
Our garage sourced one at short notice when they discovered a broken spring on our 2001 Tourer.

JohnFol · 19th March 2007, 14:15

I'm positive! There are still loads of MG Rover dealers who carry stock, and several specialist suppliers like SMC and RimmerBros (both recommended).

for the run-of-the-mill stuff there are Halfrauds / CAF and other moto-factors, and for the more specifc stuff, BMW share a great number of pats in common with the 75.

Of course for the more RARE items, there is always eBay..

Zeb · 19th March 2007, 16:12

Face lift bumpers are now available

Mel75 · 20th March 2007, 12:28

called in my local MG/Rover today Re top rad hose. the O ring is letting coolant past but rather than just being able to replace O ring the whole top pipe is needed I asked how long it would take to get one,they made one call, pipe is going to be there this afternoon don't know why but i was surprised it was so quick.

Mel75

tourerfogey · 20th March 2007, 12:55

Rimmers very helpful and recommended.

EnEnGee · 20th March 2007, 14:49

I am not sure that we need to worry overly just yet for most parts availability. There were nearly a quarter of a million 75s and ZT made over the production life which gives a fairly large market, and whilst the number on the roads is going to decrease over the years, there will be a large number around for some time to come. Therefore a ready market for spares will exist providing business for the parts suppliers.

With the Chinese appearing to be getting some sort of production going, that should assure the panel and petrol engine part supply. The diesel engine should be okay for parts through BMW and the gearboxes were third party supplied in any case.

I think that the first thing that will likely become an issue with the cars is the internal trim and upholstery, possibly model specific electrical and electronic components. I agree that there will be and already are some issues with individual parts, that may be sorted by the likes of Xpart and Rimmers to name a few.

After all. you can still own and operate a P5, P6 or SD1 and they have been out of production for between 20 and 35 years.

JohnDotCom · 20th March 2007, 16:45

One of the silly parts they stopped making was the Black Diesel filler cap only the petrol one now available in Green. Now thats a sure way to confuse SWMBO!

Z135T · 21st March 2007, 03:37

as far as I'm concerned if you can get bits for cars a lot older,Hillman,Heralds, Austins, Prefects etc etc your bound to be able to get some stuff for 75 /MG even if you have to adapt other kit.

19th March 2007, 12:29	#1
ikorodu Loves to post Rover 75 Facelift Conn SE Tourer CDTi Manual Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 269 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 1 Post	Spare Parts - Availability Hello all, I'm starting to get a bit worried about the availability of spares for our lovely cars. Having read through a couple of threads on .org (search for "Spare Parts - Availability") it would appear some vehicles have now been put off road because of spares (rear tourer springs, apparently). Are the facelift bumpers actually available again now? Does anyone have anything positive to say on spares? I'm hoping that when the Chinese get going then more compatible spares will be available. ikorodu

19th March 2007, 13:07	#2
Scarlet Fever Avid contributor ZT 260 (#27 of 217) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Stansted Airport Posts: 118 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	This is how i understand it, once the MG7 appears there hopefully should be some stability put back into the parts business. __________________ Andrew Phillips MGF - Scarlet Fever ZT 260 - #27

19th March 2007, 13:31	#3
simonsmith Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: York Posts: 77 Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	75 Parts availablity As regards 75 Tourer springs :- Our garage sourced one at short notice when they discovered a broken spring on our 2001 Tourer.

19th March 2007, 14:15	#4
JohnFol Gets stuck in 75 Conn SE - XVWY* Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reading Posts: 564 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I'm positive! There are still loads of MG Rover dealers who carry stock, and several specialist suppliers like SMC and RimmerBros (both recommended). for the run-of-the-mill stuff there are Halfrauds / CAF and other moto-factors, and for the more specifc stuff, BMW share a great number of pats in common with the 75. Of course for the more RARE items, there is always eBay..

19th March 2007, 16:12	#5
Zeb Banned MGZT V8 & ZTT 190+LPG Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Face lift bumpers are now available

20th March 2007, 12:28	#6
Mel75 Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon 1.8T Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	called in my local MG/Rover today Re top rad hose. the O ring is letting coolant past but rather than just being able to replace O ring the whole top pipe is needed I asked how long it would take to get one,they made one call, pipe is going to be there this afternoon don't know why but i was surprised it was so quick. Mel75

20th March 2007, 12:55	#7
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Rimmers very helpful and recommended.

20th March 2007, 14:49	#8
EnEnGee Posted a thing or two CDT Tourer (SORN) & 2.0 V6 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sittingbourne Posts: 1,058 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	I am not sure that we need to worry overly just yet for most parts availability. There were nearly a quarter of a million 75s and ZT made over the production life which gives a fairly large market, and whilst the number on the roads is going to decrease over the years, there will be a large number around for some time to come. Therefore a ready market for spares will exist providing business for the parts suppliers. With the Chinese appearing to be getting some sort of production going, that should assure the panel and petrol engine part supply. The diesel engine should be okay for parts through BMW and the gearboxes were third party supplied in any case. I think that the first thing that will likely become an issue with the cars is the internal trim and upholstery, possibly model specific electrical and electronic components. I agree that there will be and already are some issues with individual parts, that may be sorted by the likes of Xpart and Rimmers to name a few. After all. you can still own and operate a P5, P6 or SD1 and they have been out of production for between 20 and 35 years.

20th March 2007, 16:45	#9
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	One of the silly parts they stopped making was the Black Diesel filler cap only the petrol one now available in Green. Now thats a sure way to confuse SWMBO!

21st March 2007, 03:37	#10
Z135T Avid contributor MG ZT 135+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	as far as I'm concerned if you can get bits for cars a lot older,Hillman,Heralds, Austins, Prefects etc etc your bound to be able to get some stuff for 75 /MG even if you have to adapt other kit.