"You can't get parts for Rovers"

Bob Williams · 24th December 2019, 11:34

At nearly 254,000 miles my turbo diesel tourer had developed a loud knock from the front that occurred on bumps and also when changing gear. Fearing it might be an engine mounting (they are still the originals) I took it to Souls ay Olney this morning.

I arrived when they opened at 8.00 and by 11.00 they had diagnosed a very worn track rod end, a replacement was ordered (they had none in stock), it was delivered and fitted. Problem solved.

I remember ten years or more ago when Rovers went bust that prices collapsed as the motoring press were warning that spare parts would be a problem in future. I suggest it would be difficult to beat the service I received this morning if I had a new Toyota!

Yorkshire GOC · 24th December 2019, 11:39

I think we are relatively lucky for parts - my brother has a 2011 SAAB and despite the fact many GM Vauxhall Insignia parts can be utilised some stuff is just not available at all.

BoroRover · 24th December 2019, 12:58

Aah Souls of Olny. My Copperleaf still bears their logo on its number plates, from whence it came, brand new. I'm the second owner...of nearly a year now, the original owner sure liked his 75, keeping it nearly 15 years ago.
It's still stunning.

ceedy · 24th December 2019, 16:05

My 260 came from Souls

Phil T4's home ground

Rick-sta · 24th December 2019, 16:25

We've been pretty lucky with parts. Ive never had a problem getting hold of anything, either new such as mechanical parts or used parts from mg rover breakers for things such as trims.

trikey · 24th December 2019, 19:27

You would be hard pushed to find a better dealer, with Phil on the premises the issue would be sorted without issue.

3disco · 24th December 2019, 21:23

My copperleaf tourer also came from Souls,happy Christmas every one.

genpk · 24th December 2019, 21:34

Trikey, do you break cars ie rover parts ?

Robson Rover Repair · 25th December 2019, 16:40

I think we where lucky with rover and mg going to China.

This lent a natural situation for replica parts and also with mg7 / roewe 750 being built for such a long time after our cars stopped being produced.

We are very fortunate as a group of owners, you look towards zs and 45 owners and see issues, yet 25 and zr owners are reasonable due to the Mg3sw carrying on for so long.

trikey · 25th December 2019, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by genpk

Trikey, do you break cars ie rover parts ?

Sometimes! It’s worth dropping me a message if you need anything as I have a few bits put away.

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24th December 2019, 11:34	#1
Bob Williams Loves to post MG ZT-T+ Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 419 Thanks: 5 Thanked 109 Times in 57 Posts	"You can't get parts for Rovers" At nearly 254,000 miles my turbo diesel tourer had developed a loud knock from the front that occurred on bumps and also when changing gear. Fearing it might be an engine mounting (they are still the originals) I took it to Souls ay Olney this morning. I arrived when they opened at 8.00 and by 11.00 they had diagnosed a very worn track rod end, a replacement was ordered (they had none in stock), it was delivered and fitted. Problem solved. I remember ten years or more ago when Rovers went bust that prices collapsed as the motoring press were warning that spare parts would be a problem in future. I suggest it would be difficult to beat the service I received this morning if I had a new Toyota!

24th December 2019, 11:39	#2
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	I think we are relatively lucky for parts - my brother has a 2011 SAAB and despite the fact many GM Vauxhall Insignia parts can be utilised some stuff is just not available at all. __________________ 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.

24th December 2019, 16:05	#4
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,075 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	My 260 came from Souls Phil T4's home ground __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

24th December 2019, 16:25	#5
Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,534 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	We've been pretty lucky with parts. Ive never had a problem getting hold of anything, either new such as mechanical parts or used parts from mg rover breakers for things such as trims. __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link

24th December 2019, 19:27	#6
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,765 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	You would be hard pushed to find a better dealer, with Phil on the premises the issue would be sorted without issue. __________________ Lest we forget..

24th December 2019, 12:58	#3
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	Aah Souls of Olny. My Copperleaf still bears their logo on its number plates, from whence it came, brand new. I'm the second owner...of nearly a year now, the original owner sure liked his 75, keeping it nearly 15 years ago. It's still stunning.

24th December 2019, 21:23	#7
3disco 3disco ROVER 75 CONN TOURER CDTI and ZTT V8 SE LPG Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: chardstock.axminster,devon Posts: 1,493 Thanks: 361 Thanked 94 Times in 85 Posts	My copperleaf tourer also came from Souls,happy Christmas every one.

24th December 2019, 21:34	#8
genpk Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon MGZT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth, AUSTRALIA Posts: 1,662 Thanks: 3 Thanked 461 Times in 299 Posts	Trikey, do you break cars ie rover parts ?

25th December 2019, 16:40	#9
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,101 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	I think we where lucky with rover and mg going to China. This lent a natural situation for replica parts and also with mg7 / roewe 750 being built for such a long time after our cars stopped being produced. We are very fortunate as a group of owners, you look towards zs and 45 owners and see issues, yet 25 and zr owners are reasonable due to the Mg3sw carrying on for so long. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024