MG ZR 2.0L Diesels any good? - Page 4

Graham1961 · 11th December 2013, 04:59

And this one in Derby...looks smart..http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-02-MG...81155344953%26

-Joe · 12th December 2013, 00:21

I replaced my Rover 200Di with a Rover 75 in 2009. I really like the 75 so I drive that all the time. I still have the 120K miles 200Di in a barn. It still works fine, I was going to keep it but my girlfriend doesn't drive so, I would sell to someone if they were a real enthusiast that would keep it and make use of it.

The 200Di replaced my 1800 Golf GTi Mk1 and I kept both cars on the road for a while. In the end I sold the Golf. The Rover 220 was newer, nicer inside, as fast and cheaper to run.

peter1961 · 12th December 2013, 05:51

owned a 45 diesel for a few years and what an excellent motor she was,
just be aware of corrosion on the oil pipes though {o/s bottom round to front of engine}.
protect them with some high temp grease.

Rick-sta · 12th December 2013, 09:24

if the MG ZR diesel is the same one which was used in the Rover 620SDI then its a brilliant engine (from the looks of the photos it is the same engine). The 620SDI my dad had managed 235k miles and the engine still pulled and had no issues. only had to scrap the car because the car itself started falling apart but the engine was fine.

bl52krz · 12th December 2013, 14:12

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Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

We had the 220 SD for 9 years and never owed us a penny. And one of the nicest colours "Kingfisher Blue".

I had a Rover 220 sd from 2001 until 2008 when i got the 75. 2006 we went to France then down to Agropoli in Italy.Did 3,700 miles in three weeks, averaged around 52/3 if i remember, sometimes cruising at 80 mph. Sorry but the best colour is Nightfire Red, as mine was.lol

DMGRS · 12th December 2013, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by peter1961

owned a 45 diesel for a few years and what an excellent motor she was,
just be aware of corrosion on the oil pipes though {o/s bottom round to front of engine}.
protect them with some high temp grease.

These are a common problem - I sell around 10 sets a week. Unfortunately some only notice when it's too late, and there's nothing left in the engine.

11th December 2013, 04:59	#31
Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	And this one in Derby...looks smart..http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-02-MG...81155344953%26 __________________ Graham.

12th December 2013, 00:21	#32
-Joe Avid contributor Rover 75 Classic SE 1.8T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: wink Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	200 di for sale to a good home I replaced my Rover 200Di with a Rover 75 in 2009. I really like the 75 so I drive that all the time. I still have the 120K miles 200Di in a barn. It still works fine, I was going to keep it but my girlfriend doesn't drive so, I would sell to someone if they were a real enthusiast that would keep it and make use of it. The 200Di replaced my 1800 Golf GTi Mk1 and I kept both cars on the road for a while. In the end I sold the Golf. The Rover 220 was newer, nicer inside, as fast and cheaper to run.

12th December 2013, 09:24	#34
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	if the MG ZR diesel is the same one which was used in the Rover 620SDI then its a brilliant engine (from the looks of the photos it is the same engine). The 620SDI my dad had managed 235k miles and the engine still pulled and had no issues. only had to scrap the car because the car itself started falling apart but the engine was fine. __________________ 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

12th December 2013, 05:51	#33
peter1961 Gets stuck in 99/V connie cdt moonstone green saloon. 94/L 214 cabriolet dark blue Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: nelson lancashire Posts: 809 Thanks: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	owned a 45 diesel for a few years and what an excellent motor she was, just be aware of corrosion on the oil pipes though {o/s bottom round to front of engine}. protect them with some high temp grease.