2002 75, 1.8 Non Turbo - Over Heating

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Hi all,

Just looking for some guidance - I have a 2002 1.8 Non turbo Rover 75.

Since I bought it had somtimes got a little to hot for comfort. The first time I noticed it was a 80 mile drive - I noticed steam coming from the grille.

Firstly we found out that the fan had failed (was the 3 speed). This has now been replaced with the uprated one. (I have checked this is working on the High and Low speed)

Yesterday I went for a drive, ran out of screenwash so went to top it up - opened the bonnet and it was extremely hot, though the temperature gauge was only showing just below 90/ Half way.

I let the engine cool down for a good hour plus, and opened the coolant expansion tank - completely empty though I know it had coolant in before I set off.

The previous owner informs me the head gasket had been replaced with the uprated one (It’s currently on 77k Miles) and its got non of the typical indicators I.e oil cap etc.

Any pointers of what to check, and what to do would be highly appreciated