Rover 25 1.6 Ixl

Kh44nn · 13th September 2017, 18:05

Hi,

I'm looking at a rover 25 ixl with about 73000 miles.

Just curious if there's anything I need to be aware of before I leap into it.

It says automatic works really good, ac works, sunroof works remote works, engine is mooth. Body looks clean and no rusts.

I intend to go view this weekend.

So words of wisdom and advice will be appreciated.

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pernix · 13th September 2017, 18:16

cvt gearbox not very reliable check if it snatches ito gear and if the flex plate rattles.
check for head gasket failure...not the end of the world but use as a huge bargaining tool

roverbarmy · 13th September 2017, 18:32

Check the tailgate wiring where it goes from hatchback into the body for chafing. Shorts there can give all sorts of weird electrical gremlins from alarm problems to lighting and locking mishaps.

macafee2 · 13th September 2017, 20:11

if it has one, check 4 speed cabin fan works, easy fix probably one or more resistors broken

macafee2

Bogbrush82 · 13th September 2017, 21:37

Also check the rear wash wipe is working. If it doesn't chances are the flexible pipe has snapped in the tailgate. Not expensive to fix though.

steve-45 · 13th September 2017, 21:59

I had the 1.8. Version - and it went like stink ! Really gave some BMW's and AUDI's a shock away from the lights ....

Auto box worked well and I changed the gear box oil at about 60,000.

Head gasket went at about 70,000 and I gave it to my nephew as a project car, as I needed a bigger 4 door car - a 45 diesel.

Tracker · 13th September 2017, 22:14

I've had two Rover 25's at different times - one of the original early types and a late facelift. They were both 1.6's with the CVT auto box. When they're working they go very well and I liked the CVT box - it's intriguing to watch the rev counter continuously falling as you accelerate faster. Unfortunately both of mine suffered HGF despite regular and careful servicing and they both suffered the same gearbox fault - there's a particular bearing that fails anytime from 60K miles onwards and the repair the second time was £900.

Kh44nn · 14th September 2017, 17:04

I am now rebelled from getting it instead I will fix up my Zt cdti.

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fandango151 · 15th September 2017, 11:02

These days all cars go the same way with autos... No real torque converter - wet clutches that slip to save fuel.

I'm not a fan so stick with older clunkier boxes !

13th September 2017, 18:05	#1
Kh44nn Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Luton Posts: 181 Thanks: 76 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Rover 25 1.6 Ixl Hi, I'm looking at a rover 25 ixl with about 73000 miles. Just curious if there's anything I need to be aware of before I leap into it. It says automatic works really good, ac works, sunroof works remote works, engine is mooth. Body looks clean and no rusts. I intend to go view this weekend. So words of wisdom and advice will be appreciated. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

13th September 2017, 18:32	#3
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Check the tailgate wiring where it goes from hatchback into the body for chafing. Shorts there can give all sorts of weird electrical gremlins from alarm problems to lighting and locking mishaps. __________________ Oil in my veins!

13th September 2017, 21:37	#5
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	Also check the rear wash wipe is working. If it doesn't chances are the flexible pipe has snapped in the tailgate. Not expensive to fix though. __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

13th September 2017, 22:14	#7
Tracker Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Dunmow Posts: 350 Thanks: 139 Thanked 83 Times in 72 Posts	Rover 25 I've had two Rover 25's at different times - one of the original early types and a late facelift. They were both 1.6's with the CVT auto box. When they're working they go very well and I liked the CVT box - it's intriguing to watch the rev counter continuously falling as you accelerate faster. Unfortunately both of mine suffered HGF despite regular and careful servicing and they both suffered the same gearbox fault - there's a particular bearing that fails anytime from 60K miles onwards and the repair the second time was £900.

13th September 2017, 18:16	#2
pernix Avid contributor rover 75 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Caerphilly Posts: 223 Thanks: 1 Thanked 29 Times in 26 Posts	cvt gearbox not very reliable check if it snatches ito gear and if the flex plate rattles. check for head gasket failure...not the end of the world but use as a huge bargaining tool

13th September 2017, 20:11	#4
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	if it has one, check 4 speed cabin fan works, easy fix probably one or more resistors broken macafee2

13th September 2017, 21:59	#6
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	I had the 1.8. Version - and it went like stink ! Really gave some BMW's and AUDI's a shock away from the lights .... Auto box worked well and I changed the gear box oil at about 60,000. Head gasket went at about 70,000 and I gave it to my nephew as a project car, as I needed a bigger 4 door car - a 45 diesel.

14th September 2017, 17:04	#8
Kh44nn Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Luton Posts: 181 Thanks: 76 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	I am now rebelled from getting it instead I will fix up my Zt cdti. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

15th September 2017, 11:02	#9
fandango151 Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tamworth Posts: 291 Thanks: 2 Thanked 72 Times in 65 Posts	These days all cars go the same way with autos... No real torque converter - wet clutches that slip to save fuel. I'm not a fan so stick with older clunkier boxes !