Mk1 or Mk2 Wing Mirror

BeeJay55 · 14th January 2012, 09:08

I need to replace the driver's wing mirror on my Mk2 Tourer (the car had an argument with a fence, and the fence won). When looking at eBay some sellers describe wing mirrors as suitable for Mk1, some for Mk2 and some as suitable for all years.

Can anyone advise me as to whether there is a difference between the mirrors? I am looking for electric, non-folding.

Thank you.

pab · 14th January 2012, 09:12

Both versions of mirrors will fit either car,the wiring and the plug remains the same.The additional two pin connector on the mirror is for the powerfold function.

BeeJay55 · 14th January 2012, 09:18

Thank you. Off to buy a wing mirror !

Juz · 14th January 2012, 09:19

Just thought I would mention that if you are not sure and you don't have the chrome type, these are the mk1 type at a really good price I reckon...... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-M...26823907447330

Chuckles · 19th January 2012, 07:33

I assume mine is a Mk1 as it is 1999. It has the chrome mirrors - none folding.

Is there a possibility of fitting/converting to folding, without too much bother?

People round here aim for the mirrors in car parks and narrow lanes!

Jakg · 19th January 2012, 09:36

You'd need new mirrors, a new switchpack, and the wiring *

It's a bit of a big job tbh... the mirrors are normally £150-£200, the switch £50-£100...

*some cars came with the wiring in place (esp early ones), but if they don't you have to run across the car and into the doors which is a **** of a job

I did it, but tbh it's a 100% pointless feature (even if it looks cool!)

windrush · 19th January 2012, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuckles

I assume mine is a Mk1 as it is 1999. It has the chrome mirrors - none folding.

Is there a possibility of fitting/converting to folding, without too much bother?

People round here aim for the mirrors in car parks and narrow lanes!

Good luck with that one Chuck I believe thats its a pig of a job to do

Chuckles · 21st January 2012, 14:04

Oh! dear, and there me thinking it would be simples!

It would be handy if the wiring IS in place, I suppose I will have to bight the bullet and pull the door cap and see.

I have resigned to the fact another switch will be needed, so no surprise there....

I have this (very expensive) hang-up .... If there is an empty socket or space and an extra goes in it ... I want it!

Next is the headlight wash!

stocktake · 21st January 2012, 14:22

Pop out the driver side window switch and look at the plugs, if the plugs are fully populated then the wiring is there, if there are two spaces in one of the plugs then the door loom wiring is not present. The main wiring loom in the car should have the wires to get from one side to the other in an early model

stocktake · 21st January 2012, 14:25

head light wash is far more complicated than you may think. you will need the washer bottle, hoses and washer jets obviously but also you will need the BBUS alarm sounder as it is part of the whole setup. You will then have to have the car on a T4 with somebody who has the knowledge to use T1 disks as well as T4 ones to programme the headlight wash. Have fun

14th January 2012, 09:08	#1
BeeJay55 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer, Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Welshpool Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mk1 or Mk2 Wing Mirror I need to replace the driver's wing mirror on my Mk2 Tourer (the car had an argument with a fence, and the fence won). When looking at eBay some sellers describe wing mirrors as suitable for Mk1, some for Mk2 and some as suitable for all years. Can anyone advise me as to whether there is a difference between the mirrors? I am looking for electric, non-folding. Thank you. __________________ *I’m a dyslexic agnostic with insomnia… I lie awake at night wondering if there really is a dog!*

14th January 2012, 09:18	#3
BeeJay55 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer, Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Welshpool Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thank you. Off to buy a wing mirror ! __________________ *I’m a dyslexic agnostic with insomnia… I lie awake at night wondering if there really is a dog!*

19th January 2012, 07:33	#5
Chuckles Gets stuck in NOW a Club Tourer was 1999 - 75 2.0Ltr Connoisseur SE petrol Saloon Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iwerne Minster, Dorset Posts: 552 Thanks: 63 Thanked 54 Times in 47 Posts	I assume mine is a Mk1 as it is 1999. It has the chrome mirrors - none folding. Is there a possibility of fitting/converting to folding, without too much bother? People round here aim for the mirrors in car parks and narrow lanes! __________________ Chuck Nth. Dorset. UK Membership #1896 Don't take life so seriously.... it is not permanent!

21st January 2012, 14:04	#8
Chuckles Gets stuck in NOW a Club Tourer was 1999 - 75 2.0Ltr Connoisseur SE petrol Saloon Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iwerne Minster, Dorset Posts: 552 Thanks: 63 Thanked 54 Times in 47 Posts	Oh! dear, and there me thinking it would be simples! It would be handy if the wiring IS in place, I suppose I will have to bight the bullet and pull the door cap and see. I have resigned to the fact another switch will be needed, so no surprise there.... I have this (very expensive) hang-up .... If there is an empty socket or space and an extra goes in it ... I want it! Next is the headlight wash! __________________ Chuck Nth. Dorset. UK Membership #1896 Don't take life so seriously.... it is not permanent!

21st January 2012, 14:22	#9
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,593 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Pop out the driver side window switch and look at the plugs, if the plugs are fully populated then the wiring is there, if there are two spaces in one of the plugs then the door loom wiring is not present. The main wiring loom in the car should have the wires to get from one side to the other in an early model __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

14th January 2012, 09:12	#2
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Both versions of mirrors will fit either car,the wiring and the plug remains the same.The additional two pin connector on the mirror is for the powerfold function.

14th January 2012, 09:19	#4
Juz Regular poster Rover 75 Previous Owner Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: France Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Just thought I would mention that if you are not sure and you don't have the chrome type, these are the mk1 type at a really good price I reckon...... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-M...26823907447330

19th January 2012, 09:36	#6
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	You'd need new mirrors, a new switchpack, and the wiring * It's a bit of a big job tbh... the mirrors are normally £150-£200, the switch £50-£100... some cars came with the wiring in place (esp early ones), but if they don't you have to run across the car and into the doors which is a *** of a job I did it, but tbh it's a 100% pointless feature (even if it looks cool!)

21st January 2012, 14:25	#10
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,593 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	head light wash is far more complicated than you may think. you will need the washer bottle, hoses and washer jets obviously but also you will need the BBUS alarm sounder as it is part of the whole setup. You will then have to have the car on a T4 with somebody who has the knowledge to use T1 disks as well as T4 ones to programme the headlight wash. Have fun __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident