Memories of MG Rover closure announcement

MarkS · 28th February 2022, 19:20

Birmingham Live: The day Longbridge MG Rover factory closed - emotional and nostalgic photos and memories.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/new...ctory-23205806

mbev51 · 2nd March 2022, 07:22

Look at mg now, why isn’t it in British hands with production in this country?

The Rovering Member · 2nd March 2022, 13:03

Short-sightedness, the peaks & troughs of the global market, bad management of the original companies, intemperate workers unions?

Or all of the above plus more.

coab · 3rd March 2022, 06:15

Nice picture of S525OVP there in the gallery pictures!

sworks · 3rd March 2022, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbev51

Look at mg now, why isn’t it in British hands with production in this country?

Because nobody wanted to save it......

starbug2 · 7th March 2022, 17:01

The Chinese didn't destroy longbridge or cause it's problems .. They pick up what was left that they could , Shame Rover name was under licence only airbrush could of birthday as well . Across the world MG is doing well , even in uk they are doing well but many still want to give longbridge nowt but moaning . As it often has by some . At least I tried to support longbridge with having about 8 cars with a connection and still have 3 Inc more current cars .. I would prefer things to be still British but rather the Chinese have it than to be another failed car manufacturer ... Which litter history

mbev51 · 8th March 2022, 08:53

Just insured our mgtf, will get it down for mot shortly. It’s in tiptop condition underneath as been inside and only done 29k miles. I always think of them more akin to kit cars. A fantastic design just not manufactured to a high enough standard.

28th February 2022, 19:20	#1
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2nd March 2022, 13:03	#3
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,953 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Short-sightedness, the peaks & troughs of the global market, bad management of the original companies, intemperate workers unions? Or all of the above plus more. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

7th March 2022, 17:01	#6
starbug2 This is my second home Silver Rover 75 Tourer Club SE CDTI + MGF 1.8 in BRG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EARL SHILTON Posts: 5,937 Thanks: 235 Thanked 144 Times in 108 Posts	The Chinese didn't destroy longbridge or cause it's problems .. They pick up what was left that they could , Shame Rover name was under licence only airbrush could of birthday as well . Across the world MG is doing well , even in uk they are doing well but many still want to give longbridge nowt but moaning . As it often has by some . At least I tried to support longbridge with having about 8 cars with a connection and still have 3 Inc more current cars .. I would prefer things to be still British but rather the Chinese have it than to be another failed car manufacturer ... Which litter history __________________ Membership No. 7576 now with 2020 MG ZS 1Lt TURBO engine with automatic 6 speed gearbox to help keep the 75 and MG F going as long as possible

2nd March 2022, 07:22	#2
mbev51 Banned Removed Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Removed Posts: 1,343 Thanks: 171 Thanked 315 Times in 223 Posts	Look at mg now, why isn’t it in British hands with production in this country?

3rd March 2022, 06:15	#4
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,137 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	Nice picture of S525OVP there in the gallery pictures!

8th March 2022, 08:53	#7
mbev51 Banned Removed Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Removed Posts: 1,343 Thanks: 171 Thanked 315 Times in 223 Posts	Just insured our mgtf, will get it down for mot shortly. It’s in tiptop condition underneath as been inside and only done 29k miles. I always think of them more akin to kit cars. A fantastic design just not manufactured to a high enough standard.