The end of the Rover 75 as a useable car ? - Page 22

R75800sd1 · 8th June 2020, 17:58

It always surprises me the number of people that now scrap cars when the MOT runs out without even submitting them for a test. They're just disposable. I don't see any reason why those of us that want to shouldn't be able to keep using a 75 regularly. I still use one daily and, despite having a newer car, intend to carry on doing so. Someone put the thing together in the first place so it will come to pieces and go back together again if necessary. And it will do anything I ask of it.

Brunty · 8th June 2020, 19:16

Put Copperleaf in for MOT today, despite extension till October. Passed with no advisories.

BoroRover · 8th June 2020, 19:29

Congrats on the pass. Happy Rovering !!

Neil1 · 9th June 2020, 11:53

I do hope you realise that the OP of this thread was started in 2017.

Thankfully I don't have any water leaks, never did, so not bad for a 17 year old car.

Frogmella · 9th June 2020, 18:57

A couple of days ago we had the most torrential downpour I've seen in years, it was literally hard enough that it scoured by garden path paving slabs as clean as if they'd been pressure washed. The roof of my consersvatory couldn't take it and buckets had to be deployed. But my 17 year old 75 stayed as dry as a bone inside. That is thanks to the work I did on the boot area during lockdown which in turn is thanks to the excellent how-to's on this forum.

Thank you to everyone that offers their time to help and advise.

Still a few more jobs for me to do on the car...and I don't mind a bit.

BRG75 · 9th June 2020, 19:12

A nice positive message.

By the way, how is the Saracen's Head doing, stayed overnight there a few times. 30 odd years ago now I guess.

clf · 9th June 2020, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil1

I do hope you realise that the OP of this thread was started in 2017.

Thankfully I don't have any water leaks, never did, so not bad for a 17 year old car.

Yes

and they havent trolled since (it is a troll) although they have looked in earlier this year

Frogmella · 10th June 2020, 13:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRG75

A nice positive message.

By the way, how is the Saracen's Head doing, stayed overnight there a few times. 30 odd years ago now I guess.

It's still there and seemed busy enough before lockdown but I don't know how it's faring at the moment.

robbrooks · 10th June 2020, 13:24

My Rover is the best car I have owned in my 40year plus that I have been driving. To say that its not a usable car after ten year is a bit damning! Mine's 18 years old and currently has no leaks. Yes its had leaks like any other car over 10 years old and I've sorted every single leak. A bit of patience and care is all that it takes! It also depends on how a cars are looked after. If you leave a car on a drive too long without cleaning and polishing, sure enough leaks will appear. A good waxing will keep a lot of water off the car, as it forms silicone's that run off easily. No polish - water and damp stick and any car will suffer water penetration through un-waxed seals in time! My penny worth! QED!!

A good wax is important too. It's expensive but I use copious amounts of Williams Wash and wax. Best wax I've used on any car!

alanaslan · 10th June 2020, 21:07

I have been Driving 75s since launch night. My wife has a saloon whilst I have the monogram spice tourer. With careful looking after these cars should see us in the grave. They are both oil burners so should be good for over half a million miles each, why would anyone buy a new car. I have never had to spend more than £500 on either car in a twelve month period.
If I was to buy a new car I would be looking at spending well over 20k to get anything that might come close to the Rovers level of equipment and comfort. A family friend buys a new car every two years, like us he is retired. He usually buys on a 0% deal and has being paying £220 per month for the past forty years.
It would take a very big problem to rack up a bill that size.
I can’t see any reason why with a little TLC both our 75s won’t still be on the road in 2040.
Probably the best car ever to come from the British Mark.
Alan

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9th June 2020, 11:53	#214
Neil1 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T CDTI Auto Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Newton Abbot Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 518 Times in 425 Posts	I do hope you realise that the OP of this thread was started in 2017. Thankfully I don't have any water leaks, never did, so not bad for a 17 year old car. __________________ Rover 75 and MG ZT: The Complete Story

9th June 2020, 19:12	#216
BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 976 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	A nice positive message. By the way, how is the Saracen's Head doing, stayed overnight there a few times. 30 odd years ago now I guess. __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000.

10th June 2020, 13:24	#219
robbrooks Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDT,160 remap: owner since new in December 2002: Mileage: June22 143,000 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Leeds Posts: 633 Thanks: 324 Thanked 102 Times in 67 Posts	Don't agree My Rover is the best car I have owned in my 40year plus that I have been driving. To say that its not a usable car after ten year is a bit damning! Mine's 18 years old and currently has no leaks. Yes its had leaks like any other car over 10 years old and I've sorted every single leak. A bit of patience and care is all that it takes! It also depends on how a cars are looked after. If you leave a car on a drive too long without cleaning and polishing, sure enough leaks will appear. A good waxing will keep a lot of water off the car, as it forms silicone's that run off easily. No polish - water and damp stick and any car will suffer water penetration through un-waxed seals in time! My penny worth! QED!! A good wax is important too. It's expensive but I use copious amounts of Williams Wash and wax. Best wax I've used on any car! Last edited by robbrooks; 10th June 2020 at 13:28.. Reason: after thought

8th June 2020, 17:58	#211
R75800sd1 Avid contributor Rover 75s; 1 Diesel Tourer, 1 diesel saloon, Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 133 Thanks: 47 Thanked 48 Times in 32 Posts	It always surprises me the number of people that now scrap cars when the MOT runs out without even submitting them for a test. They're just disposable. I don't see any reason why those of us that want to shouldn't be able to keep using a 75 regularly. I still use one daily and, despite having a newer car, intend to carry on doing so. Someone put the thing together in the first place so it will come to pieces and go back together again if necessary. And it will do anything I ask of it.

8th June 2020, 19:16	#212
Brunty Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Newtown Posts: 415 Thanks: 273 Thanked 95 Times in 65 Posts	Put Copperleaf in for MOT today, despite extension till October. Passed with no advisories.

8th June 2020, 19:29	#213
BoroRover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 1,861 Thanked 723 Times in 471 Posts	Congrats on the pass. Happy Rovering !!

9th June 2020, 18:57	#215
Frogmella Loves to post 2003 (03) Pre-Facelift 1.8 Club SE Auto Petrol Non Turbo Saloon Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Towcester, Northants Posts: 270 Thanks: 30 Thanked 31 Times in 26 Posts	A couple of days ago we had the most torrential downpour I've seen in years, it was literally hard enough that it scoured by garden path paving slabs as clean as if they'd been pressure washed. The roof of my consersvatory couldn't take it and buckets had to be deployed. But my 17 year old 75 stayed as dry as a bone inside. That is thanks to the work I did on the boot area during lockdown which in turn is thanks to the excellent how-to's on this forum. Thank you to everyone that offers their time to help and advise. Still a few more jobs for me to do on the car...and I don't mind a bit.

10th June 2020, 21:07	#220
alanaslan Gets stuck in 75 Tourer Automatic conn, 75 Saloon Automatic Conn, The Monograme Spice Tourer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Johnstone Posts: 670 Thanks: 57 Thanked 231 Times in 151 Posts	I have been Driving 75s since launch night. My wife has a saloon whilst I have the monogram spice tourer. With careful looking after these cars should see us in the grave. They are both oil burners so should be good for over half a million miles each, why would anyone buy a new car. I have never had to spend more than £500 on either car in a twelve month period. If I was to buy a new car I would be looking at spending well over 20k to get anything that might come close to the Rovers level of equipment and comfort. A family friend buys a new car every two years, like us he is retired. He usually buys on a 0% deal and has being paying £220 per month for the past forty years. It would take a very big problem to rack up a bill that size. I can’t see any reason why with a little TLC both our 75s won’t still be on the road in 2040. Probably the best car ever to come from the British Mark. Alan Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk