New project! Very early Y plate (2001) Rover 75 Tourer

DMGRS · 4th March 2021, 13:09

Hello all,
As usual, I got itchy fingers after a while and had to take on something new - but having had a string of ZTs and ZT-Ts I decided to go back to my roots and look for a nice 75 project to keep me busy.

Lo and behold, as if by magic someone steered me towards a very early Tourer - being registered on the 23rd July 2001, she likely rolled off the production line in the first half of the year.

I present to you, a very dirty Y133 MNE!

She needs a lot of TLC to bring her up to scratch; not to mention the fact she's also completely immovable due to a suspected Reverse Piston failure.

The good bits - she's a Club SE (I believe) with the lovely early cloth seats - and with only 77,000 miles on the clock they're in excellent condition.
There's also little to no corrosion to speak of, and even the alloy wheels (Unions, one of my favourite) are in good shape.

I'll keep updates coming - I have more done since I picked her up; I'll add to the thread later.

Stay safe all,
Mat

AndrewJames · 4th March 2021, 14:03

Nice one, Mat. May be dirty now but should clean up nicely and it's always good to hear about Rovers getting TLC.

Kevin Williams · 4th March 2021, 14:47

Looks a good basis for a project Mat with that sort of mileage, and I guess you're in a better position than the rest of us to get the parts you need!! What engine does it have?

From another early 75 Tourer owner...

Kevin

KWIL · 4th March 2021, 15:40

Its the right colour!

DMGRS · 4th March 2021, 21:08

Hello all,
It's great to see the interest is still alive and well for saving older cars such as this one.

I should have mentioned she's a CDT (Diesel) in 116 flavour; however I found this more than acceptable in my last CDT.
Even has the 'Torpedo' door badges, which I've missed sorely since my last early 75.

Azur · 5th March 2021, 06:38

One of the nicest colours and very good to see another one will be preserved, enjoy the fixing up and we look forward to the improvements.

4th March 2021, 13:09	#1
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	New project! Very early Y plate (2001) Rover 75 Tourer Hello all, As usual, I got itchy fingers after a while and had to take on something new - but having had a string of ZTs and ZT-Ts I decided to go back to my roots and look for a nice 75 project to keep me busy. Lo and behold, as if by magic someone steered me towards a very early Tourer - being registered on the 23rd July 2001, she likely rolled off the production line in the first half of the year. I present to you, a very dirty Y133 MNE! She needs a lot of TLC to bring her up to scratch; not to mention the fact she's also completely immovable due to a suspected Reverse Piston failure. The good bits - she's a Club SE (I believe) with the lovely early cloth seats - and with only 77,000 miles on the clock they're in excellent condition. There's also little to no corrosion to speak of, and even the alloy wheels (Unions, one of my favourite) are in good shape. I'll keep updates coming - I have more done since I picked her up; I'll add to the thread later. Stay safe all, Mat __________________ 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

4th March 2021, 21:08	#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	Hello all, It's great to see the interest is still alive and well for saving older cars such as this one. I should have mentioned she's a CDT (Diesel) in 116 flavour; however I found this more than acceptable in my last CDT. Even has the 'Torpedo' door badges, which I've missed sorely since my last early 75. __________________ 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

4th March 2021, 14:03	#2
AndrewJames Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 291 Thanks: 133 Thanked 102 Times in 61 Posts	Nice one, Mat. May be dirty now but should clean up nicely and it's always good to hear about Rovers getting TLC.

4th March 2021, 14:47	#3
Kevin Williams Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Tourer [116 bhp] in Wedgwood Blue / MG ZT CDTi [131bhp] in Anthracite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Matlock Posts: 330 Thanks: 106 Thanked 66 Times in 52 Posts	Looks a good basis for a project Mat with that sort of mileage, and I guess you're in a better position than the rest of us to get the parts you need!! What engine does it have? From another early 75 Tourer owner... Kevin

4th March 2021, 15:40	#4
KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	Its the right colour!

5th March 2021, 06:38	#6
Azur Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon. 2,5 V6 Conn.SE auto, Moonstone green, White gold, Dorchester red Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Hollandscheveld Posts: 479 Thanks: 684 Thanked 280 Times in 117 Posts	One of the nicest colours and very good to see another one will be preserved, enjoy the fixing up and we look forward to the improvements.