32 months and no problems, is there something wrong with my car? - Page 2

e668ecp · 2nd September 2008, 16:14

Just goes to show that MG Rover could produce decent quality cars. Shame its all ended in disaster... cheers BMW

Chilljohn · 2nd September 2008, 20:47

my 190 zt

no faults in 50 thou (03 plate) changed 2 headlamp bulbs abd thats all

the 135 (04) ztt

64 thou on the clock has had

new clutch
front brakes
alternator
maf
botton pully on engine
fan motor
new resistor
2 engine mounts (bottom and gear box one)
new steering wheel and gear knob due to wear (by choice)
countless bulbs (hopefully down to the alternator)

but i still like it

Kartoffelone · 2nd September 2008, 23:11

bought mine (52 reg) last summer with 49K.

after 2 weeks I noted strong fuel smell inside which explained why after 20m after fill up the gauge just showed 3/4.
could avoid the 'recommendation by a quality garage' to replace the tank by just checking and replacing some hoses and washers.

further two weeks later (no comments please

): fan's gone.
it took some weeks to get replacement but at no time I ever thought about getting rid of my 75

although i had taken out an expensive warranty just to learn that radiators are not covered

well, these were the only major issues in 2007 (thanks rover- god

).

This year so far:
- 2 new brake disks and pads (ok with mileage although I do not break that much

)
- 2 head beam bulbs
- 2 break bulbs
- that's it

this yrs mot passed w/o fail, of course :lol:

not to mention, that i continue the excellent and consistent service history (in addition to the usual regular vital checks).

as cam belts are due soon, i will check the forum as i already heard some recommendations to replace cooler at the same time as well

so thanks again for all your comments and hints! :lol:

JohnDotCom · 2nd September 2008, 23:34

If you need your Belts doing and at a good price,
May I suggest you contact Lates,
www.lates600.com a member on here who specialises in our cars.

RW Services in Farrer Mews, Hornsey also do a good job and are much closer, but at a much, much higher price. (Their Labour rate is twice Lates)

The Day trip to Lates will save you money on a job well done, even with the journey.

Advert advice over.

Dragrad · 3rd September 2008, 00:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

If you need your Belts doing and at a good price,
May I suggest you contact Lates,
www.lates600.com a member on here who specialises in our cars.

The Day trip to Lates will save you money on a job well done, even with the journey.

Advert advice over.

I can attest to that !

afcbadam · 3rd September 2008, 07:17

what sort of price am i looking to pay on a 1.8T for the cambelt

JohnDotCom · 3rd September 2008, 07:44

Depends where you take it, Location you live etc.
Anything from £490 to £900+ for a Complete properly done job, Ive seen prices for.
Give Lates a PM for a Guide Price from him.
As I've not checked recently.

Fille · 3rd September 2008, 08:09

Mine had 140,000 kms on the clock when I bought it.
Now 180,000. in thiese 40,000 kms normal service items plus:
8 new tyres (summer + winter) incl 4 new 16 inch rims
2 VIS motors (both were dodgy when the car was bought)
1 servo motor for traction control
1 Small radiator leak

Now the rear silencer box is packing up. Bits falling off it ;-) Anybody tried stainless steel exhaust?

JohnDotCom · 3rd September 2008, 09:19

Several members have used Stainless on replacement boxes etc.
I'm sure they will be along later.

windrush · 3rd September 2008, 13:23

Had mine for nearly 4 years now and not going to temp anything just keeping the fingers crossed

2nd September 2008, 20:47	#12
Chilljohn Posted a thing or two MG HS PHEV Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Worksop Posts: 1,576 Thanks: 58 Thanked 80 Times in 75 Posts	my 190 zt no faults in 50 thou (03 plate) changed 2 headlamp bulbs abd thats all the 135 (04) ztt 64 thou on the clock has had new clutch front brakes alternator maf botton pully on engine fan motor new resistor 2 engine mounts (bottom and gear box one) new steering wheel and gear knob due to wear (by choice) countless bulbs (hopefully down to the alternator) but i still like it __________________ John Free enable of digital speedo readout on message centre (takes 2 mins) Free Vis motor testing, via obd port courtesy of my delphi so no need to take anything apart, along with free code scan including abs and airbag message me for details

3rd September 2008, 07:17	#16
afcbadam Gets stuck in 2004 MG ZS 180 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what sort of price am i looking to pay on a 1.8T for the cambelt __________________ AFC Bournemouth www.themgzs.co.uk Inner wing open cone Oil catch tank Janspeed cat back Janspeed de-cat Reidy Re-mapped

3rd September 2008, 08:09	#18
Fille Loves to post SOLD - Rover 75 Tourer 2,0 V6 Connoisseur Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vaasa Posts: 476 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mine had 140,000 kms on the clock when I bought it. Now 180,000. in thiese 40,000 kms normal service items plus: 8 new tyres (summer + winter) incl 4 new 16 inch rims 2 VIS motors (both were dodgy when the car was bought) 1 servo motor for traction control 1 Small radiator leak Now the rear silencer box is packing up. Bits falling off it ;-) Anybody tried stainless steel exhaust? __________________ 2007 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso - 2005 Citroën C3 - 1990 Citroën XM - 1986 Honda Civic - 1973 Morris Marina 1,3 Coupé - 1973 Morris Marina 1,8 TC Coupé

3rd September 2008, 13:23	#20
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	Had mine for nearly 4 years now and not going to temp anything just keeping the fingers crossed __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

2nd September 2008, 16:14	#11
e668ecp I really should get out more....... Range Rover Evoque and ZT V8 SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 20 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts	Just goes to show that MG Rover could produce decent quality cars. Shame its all ended in disaster... cheers BMW

2nd September 2008, 23:11	#13
Kartoffelone Regular poster 75 saloon, 2.5V6 Connoisseur, Auto 2002 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Enfield Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	bought mine (52 reg) last summer with 49K. after 2 weeks I noted strong fuel smell inside which explained why after 20m after fill up the gauge just showed 3/4. could avoid the 'recommendation by a quality garage' to replace the tank by just checking and replacing some hoses and washers. further two weeks later (no comments please ): fan's gone. it took some weeks to get replacement but at no time I ever thought about getting rid of my 75 although i had taken out an expensive warranty just to learn that radiators are not covered well, these were the only major issues in 2007 (thanks rover- god ). This year so far: - 2 new brake disks and pads (ok with mileage although I do not break that much ) - 2 head beam bulbs - 2 break bulbs - that's it this yrs mot passed w/o fail, of course :lol: not to mention, that i continue the excellent and consistent service history (in addition to the usual regular vital checks). as cam belts are due soon, i will check the forum as i already heard some recommendations to replace cooler at the same time as well so thanks again for all your comments and hints! :lol:

2nd September 2008, 23:34	#14
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	If you need your Belts doing and at a good price, May I suggest you contact Lates, www.lates600.com a member on here who specialises in our cars. RW Services in Farrer Mews, Hornsey also do a good job and are much closer, but at a much, much higher price. (Their Labour rate is twice Lates) The Day trip to Lates will save you money on a job well done, even with the journey. Advert advice over.

3rd September 2008, 07:44	#17
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Depends where you take it, Location you live etc. Anything from £490 to £900+ for a Complete properly done job, Ive seen prices for. Give Lates a PM for a Guide Price from him. As I've not checked recently.

3rd September 2008, 09:19	#19
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Several members have used Stainless on replacement boxes etc. I'm sure they will be along later.