rover 75 info

supersnad · 1st February 2022, 14:14

Hi
I had a Rover 75 1.8 petrol manual.It blew it's head gasket at 65000 miles and had to get a fair bit of repairs because of this.I had it for many years and i loved it,I now own an old Vauxhall Astra,but i'm seriosly thinking of buying another Rover 75,as once i've driven a Rover there's no other i would buy.
I'm coming up for my 75th birthday and would love to owe a Rover 75 again.
My reason for posting is i would be grateful if any of you guys could help me in what type of Rover75 i should be looking for.
Brian

trikey · 1st February 2022, 18:19

It's all down to personal choice / budget, each type has its own merits and downfalls.

1.8 - Nice and light to drive, can have head gasket issues.
Diesel - Bulletproof engine, good MPG but anciliarys can cause problems.
V6 - Thermostat problems, expensive when belts need changing, nice exahust note.
V8 - Costly to purchase and maintain, even better exhaust note than the V6.

bl52krz · 1st February 2022, 18:37

I am a little longer in the tooth than you, and have two Rover Saloons. One is a Diesel Club, and a 2.5 V6 Connie SE auto. At the moment I am using the 2.5V6. I don’t do many miles and it is only used mostly for local work, going to the shops and visiting friends. Locally it is doing around 25 mpg. On a run I get around 35 mpg. Not been on a long run yet, by that I mean over around 110 miles one way. The diesel on the other hand ,which is a manual gives me around 42 mpg used locally, and during our forays abroad, around the 50 mpg. You pays your money, and you makes your choice. Read this in conjunction with Andys post above.

rovertone · 1st February 2022, 19:09

Hi Brian,
I bought my diesel auto following on from the V6 and had the 160 remap and I have to say it's a fabulous drive, relaxed motoring with the engine rarely exceeding 2250rpm but with smooth power on tap as soon as you put your foot down.
I also find the auto box on the diesel more relaxing. My car is fitted with 17" Meteor alloys which look good but do give a harsher ride so out of choice I would advise not going above 16" rims.
Good luck with your search. Tony

FLYING BANANA · 1st February 2022, 19:38

I have a 1.8t 160 MG ZT. It will do 42 mpg on a good run. The engine is easy to work on. And is currently on 216,700 miles.

At the other end of the spectrum I have a MG ZTT V8 400. Has a supercharger fitted and on a good run will do 26 mpg. Parts can be expensive. Keep your foot on the loud pedal and you get to change your rear tyres after 4,000 miles and the mpg drops to 8.

2750 HP · 1st February 2022, 20:50

Wife had a 1.8Ti from new and had hgf twice - gave away the car to a member on here

My current daily driver is a ZT Cdti on 165,000m and reliable as was the predecessor was which only came off the road at 262,000m when the slave cylinder went for the second time. Excellent mpg on both.

I have a ZT190 that sound lovely with its s/s ehaustbut belts can be an expensive job

Finally a 43,000 miles ZT 260 in Trophy Blue. Lovely car but thirsty on the petrol if heavy right foot.

Personally but i am not you, I would go for a 75 CDTi or ZT Cdti. Its all down to taste and what you wish to do with it. I do 25,000 miles each year in the CDTi but would never dream of doing that in the 190 or 260

supersnad · 3rd February 2022, 15:20

Thanks for all your info lads.I had a Rover 75 1.8 a few years ago and i fell in love with it.I'm just turning 75 years old and would like to capture that feeling i got when i had my Rover 75.It blew it's head gasket at 68000 miles.I spent quite a few quid getting it going again e,g, head gasket ,most of the valves and the head needed skimmed etc,but it was worth it.Sadly i got rid of it and now run about in a Vauxhall Astra which i don't like and it's ready for the big scrapyard in the sky.I only drive locally,the furthest being about 20 miles,but i'd love another Rover or Mg as it's the only way i can afford a luxury car.
Brian

1st February 2022, 14:14	#1
supersnad Regular poster Rover 75 1.8 club Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: stewarton kilmarnock Posts: 55 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	rover 75 info Hi I had a Rover 75 1.8 petrol manual.It blew it's head gasket at 65000 miles and had to get a fair bit of repairs because of this.I had it for many years and i loved it,I now own an old Vauxhall Astra,but i'm seriosly thinking of buying another Rover 75,as once i've driven a Rover there's no other i would buy. I'm coming up for my 75th birthday and would love to owe a Rover 75 again. My reason for posting is i would be grateful if any of you guys could help me in what type of Rover75 i should be looking for. Brian

1st February 2022, 18:19	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,773 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	It's all down to personal choice / budget, each type has its own merits and downfalls. 1.8 - Nice and light to drive, can have head gasket issues. Diesel - Bulletproof engine, good MPG but anciliarys can cause problems. V6 - Thermostat problems, expensive when belts need changing, nice exahust note. V8 - Costly to purchase and maintain, even better exhaust note than the V6. __________________ Lest we forget..

1st February 2022, 18:37	#3
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	I am a little longer in the tooth than you, and have two Rover Saloons. One is a Diesel Club, and a 2.5 V6 Connie SE auto. At the moment I am using the 2.5V6. I don’t do many miles and it is only used mostly for local work, going to the shops and visiting friends. Locally it is doing around 25 mpg. On a run I get around 35 mpg. Not been on a long run yet, by that I mean over around 110 miles one way. The diesel on the other hand ,which is a manual gives me around 42 mpg used locally, and during our forays abroad, around the 50 mpg. You pays your money, and you makes your choice. Read this in conjunction with Andys post above. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

1st February 2022, 19:09	#4
rovertone Gets stuck in Rover 75 Conne SE Auto CDTi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Redditch Posts: 670 Thanks: 185 Thanked 135 Times in 109 Posts	Hi Brian, I bought my diesel auto following on from the V6 and had the 160 remap and I have to say it's a fabulous drive, relaxed motoring with the engine rarely exceeding 2250rpm but with smooth power on tap as soon as you put your foot down. I also find the auto box on the diesel more relaxing. My car is fitted with 17" Meteor alloys which look good but do give a harsher ride so out of choice I would advise not going above 16" rims. Good luck with your search. Tony __________________ 2003 Mk 1 Connie SE CDTi Auto Monogram Mirage 2/Sandstone Leather 511th CDTi out of 4744 produced 9th in Mirage 2 out of 17 produced Also 2004 Rover 25 SXi CVT, 1999 Megane Cabriolet and still missing my 800 Fastback.

1st February 2022, 19:38	#5
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,568 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	I have a 1.8t 160 MG ZT. It will do 42 mpg on a good run. The engine is easy to work on. And is currently on 216,700 miles. At the other end of the spectrum I have a MG ZTT V8 400. Has a supercharger fitted and on a good run will do 26 mpg. Parts can be expensive. Keep your foot on the loud pedal and you get to change your rear tyres after 4,000 miles and the mpg drops to 8. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

1st February 2022, 20:50	#6
2750 HP Loves to post ZT CDTI, 190+, 260, Triumph TR4, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Mercedes E220d cabriolet Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Little England Posts: 375 Thanks: 8 Thanked 72 Times in 46 Posts	Wife had a 1.8Ti from new and had hgf twice - gave away the car to a member on here My current daily driver is a ZT Cdti on 165,000m and reliable as was the predecessor was which only came off the road at 262,000m when the slave cylinder went for the second time. Excellent mpg on both. I have a ZT190 that sound lovely with its s/s ehaustbut belts can be an expensive job Finally a 43,000 miles ZT 260 in Trophy Blue. Lovely car but thirsty on the petrol if heavy right foot. Personally but i am not you, I would go for a 75 CDTi or ZT Cdti. Its all down to taste and what you wish to do with it. I do 25,000 miles each year in the CDTi but would never dream of doing that in the 190 or 260 Last edited by 2750 HP; 1st February 2022 at 20:54..

3rd February 2022, 15:20	#7
supersnad Regular poster Rover 75 1.8 club Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: stewarton kilmarnock Posts: 55 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rover 75 info Thanks for all your info lads.I had a Rover 75 1.8 a few years ago and i fell in love with it.I'm just turning 75 years old and would like to capture that feeling i got when i had my Rover 75.It blew it's head gasket at 68000 miles.I spent quite a few quid getting it going again e,g, head gasket ,most of the valves and the head needed skimmed etc,but it was worth it.Sadly i got rid of it and now run about in a Vauxhall Astra which i don't like and it's ready for the big scrapyard in the sky.I only drive locally,the furthest being about 20 miles,but i'd love another Rover or Mg as it's the only way i can afford a luxury car. Brian