Interested for information.

admiralalcatraz · 9th August 2019, 17:44

Good evening �� I am a new member, been into Rovers for years, had a few 2/400's and 2/45s, just got my first 75. Absolutely love it, I'm not really up on the details yet so hoping someone can shed some light on my car?

W166UOC 75 Club SE 1.8
VIN ending:134087

I am pretty sure, -excuse me if I'm wrong- but I think it is a Cowley built car.

White Gold Metallic?

Also I haven't seen many others with this interior?

I've had it about a month now.

2 owners from new, came from Rover dealer in Wolverhampton (I haven't got the name to hand)

Really comprehensive service history.

I have since, put in new pads, droplinks and track rod ends then undersealed front to back.

I've been reading through the forum whilst I was waiting for my account to be verified, you seen like a pretty awesome group of chaps ��

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marinabrian · 9th August 2019, 17:49

It is a Cowley car, which is why the info isn't on the MGRinfo build database

SARRJSLPBYM134087 is the VIN, PM Reebs, he may well still be on his jollies, so be patient, and he'll be able to pull up your build data

Brian

suzublu · 9th August 2019, 17:50

Welcome along, lovely looking car you have. Black sills would indeed indicate Cowley built. Normally, full build details are available here http://www.mg-rover.info/get_info.htm but lots of Cowley built cars info was lost. Send a PM to Reebs & he may be able to help.
Enjoy your car, read the "How To's" & be prepared to spend a bit

Too slow again

Yorkshire GOC · 9th August 2019, 17:51

Nice looking car - just remember to check the sills around the jacking pads =especially the rear.

admiralalcatraz · 9th August 2019, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

Welcome along, lovely looking car you have. Black sills would indeed indicate Cowley built. Normally, full build details are available here http://www.mg-rover.info/get_info.htm but lots of Cowley built cars info was lost. Send a PM to Reebs & he may be able to help.
Enjoy your car, read the "How To's" & be prepared to spend a bit

Too slow again

I am looking forward to spending a bit, I just want to keep it original.

Am I right in the thinking the bottom of the front bumper should be black also?
I was thinking, if so, to put it back to how it was.

I will send him a PM, thank you

suzublu · 9th August 2019, 17:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by admiralalcatraz

I am looking forward to spending a bit, I just want to keep it original.

Am I right in the thinking the bottom of the front bumper should be black also?
I was thinking, if so, to put it back to how it was.

I will send him a PM, thank you

Just to keep you reading https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=122895
I do believe the bumper lowers should also be black, is your rear one the same?

admiralalcatraz · 9th August 2019, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkshire GOC

Nice looking car - just remember to check the sills around the jacking pads =especially the rear.

I have already been underneath, one side is fine and original, the other has been plated before, but very well. They were a faded grey colour when I got it, Ive since ran over them with rust inhibitor and re-painted them. The only rust on the car is a slight bit of bubbling between the N/S rear door and the arch, but its nothing drastic.

admiralalcatraz · 9th August 2019, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

Just to keep you reading https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=122895
I do believe the bumper lowers should also be black, is your rear one the same?

Yes, Bumper at the back is black across the bottom, I think the front will be my next job along with finding a replacement steering wheel in Sandstone.

madeupname · 9th August 2019, 18:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by admiralalcatraz

Yes, Bumper at the back is black across the bottom, I think the front will be my next job along with finding a replacement steering wheel in Sandstone.

I got one of the leather/walnut steering wheels. I've driven about 500 miles since and the dye is starting to rub off already.
Try to find an original rather than a resprayed one.
And welcome to the forum

Rogue · 9th August 2019, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by admiralalcatraz

I am looking forward to spending a bit, I just want to keep it original.

Am I right in the thinking the bottom of the front bumper should be black also?
I was thinking, if so, to put it back to how it was.

I will send him a PM, thank you

This is how your front bumper should look

9th August 2019, 17:44	#1
admiralalcatraz Avid contributor 2000 Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 Club SE/ 2004 Rover 75 Contemporary T 1.8T / 2005/55 Rover 75 Classic T Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Stoke On Trent Posts: 101 Thanks: 36 Thanked 25 Times in 13 Posts	Interested for information. Good evening �� I am a new member, been into Rovers for years, had a few 2/400's and 2/45s, just got my first 75. Absolutely love it, I'm not really up on the details yet so hoping someone can shed some light on my car? W166UOC 75 Club SE 1.8 VIN ending:134087 I am pretty sure, -excuse me if I'm wrong- but I think it is a Cowley built car. White Gold Metallic? Also I haven't seen many others with this interior? I've had it about a month now. 2 owners from new, came from Rover dealer in Wolverhampton (I haven't got the name to hand) Really comprehensive service history. I have since, put in new pads, droplinks and track rod ends then undersealed front to back. I've been reading through the forum whilst I was waiting for my account to be verified, you seen like a pretty awesome group of chaps �� Sent from my CUBOT_P20 using Tapatalk Last edited by admiralalcatraz; 9th August 2019 at 18:03.. Reason: I cant spell :)

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Yorkshire GOC I really should get out more....... Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull Posts: 2,063 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts	Nice looking car - just remember to check the sills around the jacking pads =especially the rear. __________________ She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003 The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide.

9th August 2019, 17:49	#2
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	It is a Cowley car, which is why the info isn't on the MGRinfo build database SARRJSLPBYM134087 is the VIN, PM Reebs, he may well still be on his jollies, so be patient, and he'll be able to pull up your build data Brian

9th August 2019, 17:50	#3
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Welcome along, lovely looking car you have. Black sills would indeed indicate Cowley built. Normally, full build details are available here http://www.mg-rover.info/get_info.htm but lots of Cowley built cars info was lost. Send a PM to Reebs & he may be able to help. Enjoy your car, read the "How To's" & be prepared to spend a bit Too slow again