So how reliable is yours? - Page 2

mystabe · 22nd July 2015, 13:39

In 2 years I've had the ECU drown, 3 crankshaft pulleys break, a broken front spring and the bush in a lower front suspension arm disintegrate. I don't actually thinks that's bad for an 11 year old car (my wife thinks otherwise but

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It would have been disastrous without this forum to be honest BUT I got a new ECU with a 160 map for under £200, if I'd have fitted the right pulley the first time it would just have been wear and tear and no big deal and when the spring broke I replaced all 4 with uprated ones SO yes things have broken but they've been replaced with upgraded parts I probably would have fitted at some point anyway

Tackleberry · 22nd July 2015, 15:48

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Originally Posted by peelaaa

Over 7 miles of ownership and car touching 180k , it has let me down only once, the dreaded clutch master cylinder.

Of course, general wear/tear items replaced.

That's a bit unlucky

DMGRS · 22nd July 2015, 16:30

Between all of my 75s and ZTs I'll be at around 150,000 miles and probably 4-5 years of motoring - in that time, there was only one car that needed more than 'usual' items (a rather bad MOT failure), and one that needed a clutch.

Apart from that, just the usual bits and bobs. Good old buses, these.

FLYING BANANA · 22nd July 2015, 16:39

Spent a fortune on Banana. 92,000 in 5 years. Failed 1 MOT. Joy to drive. But still Happy to own a 1.8t.

stevestrat · 22nd July 2015, 16:48

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Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

But still Happy to own a 1.8t.

I'll second that. My 1.8T has 138k on the clock and has just passed its MOT today with no work required and no advisories.

Saga Lout · 22nd July 2015, 17:00

If you didn't get it new, you are playing catch up on other people's lack of care. I find that I'm replacing stuff that should have been done before now, I'm happy to do the work and I enjoy the challenges it brings. I've never bought a car that didn't come from a breaker or, spares or repairs. The 75 is now 14.5 years old and has some small issues, they will be sorted over time. I think I'm owner number 12, so you can imagine the neglect some of them passed on with the car, no wonder it was moved on so many times. I have an MOT tomorrow and if it doesn't go through with no advisories I'll be unhappy.

Forestgreen · 22nd July 2015, 18:38

In three years and the equivalent of driving once all round the world (25,000 miles) I have just had to fork out for my biggest expense to date.

Four new Falken tyres at a total cost of £500.

Leyland Worldmaster · 22nd July 2015, 19:52

I've had to change droplinks, bulbs and a starter motor earth terminal bolt!

MrDoodles · 22nd July 2015, 20:02

Apart from routine maintenance, not spent a penny on Ed and he's never let me down in nearly 4 years of ownership!

Devilish · 23rd July 2015, 02:00

Owned Rovers for almost 40 years (all diesels), apart from servicing I have replaced 2 front springs, 1 rear silencer, and a camshaft oil seal

22nd July 2015, 16:30	#13
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22nd July 2015, 16:39	#14
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,601 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Spent a fortune on Banana. 92,000 in 5 years. Failed 1 MOT. Joy to drive. But still Happy to own a 1.8t. __________________ 233,625. onen hag oll

22nd July 2015, 17:00	#16
Saga Lout This is my second home MG ZT and Rover 75, Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wigan Posts: 3,276 Thanks: 2,556 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,037 Posts	And mine. If you didn't get it new, you are playing catch up on other people's lack of care. I find that I'm replacing stuff that should have been done before now, I'm happy to do the work and I enjoy the challenges it brings. I've never bought a car that didn't come from a breaker or, spares or repairs. The 75 is now 14.5 years old and has some small issues, they will be sorted over time. I think I'm owner number 12, so you can imagine the neglect some of them passed on with the car, no wonder it was moved on so many times. I have an MOT tomorrow and if it doesn't go through with no advisories I'll be unhappy.

22nd July 2015, 19:52	#18
Leyland Worldmaster This is my second home Audi A2 1.4TDI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Avec the Penguins! Posts: 11,469 Thanks: 3,355 Thanked 1,622 Times in 1,057 Posts	I've had to change droplinks, bulbs and a starter motor earth terminal bolt! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 🏓

23rd July 2015, 02:00	#20
Devilish Been round the block 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cannock Posts: 4,126 Thanks: 3 Thanked 189 Times in 121 Posts	Owned Rovers for almost 40 years (all diesels), apart from servicing I have replaced 2 front springs, 1 rear silencer, and a camshaft oil seal __________________ If at first you don't succeed, hide the evidence

22nd July 2015, 13:39	#11
mystabe Posted a thing or two Mazda 6 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wigan Posts: 1,384 Thanks: 266 Thanked 398 Times in 287 Posts	In 2 years I've had the ECU drown, 3 crankshaft pulleys break, a broken front spring and the bush in a lower front suspension arm disintegrate. I don't actually thinks that's bad for an 11 year old car (my wife thinks otherwise but ) It would have been disastrous without this forum to be honest BUT I got a new ECU with a 160 map for under £200, if I'd have fitted the right pulley the first time it would just have been wear and tear and no big deal and when the spring broke I replaced all 4 with uprated ones SO yes things have broken but they've been replaced with upgraded parts I probably would have fitted at some point anyway

22nd July 2015, 18:38	#17
Forestgreen Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 V6 saloon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Birmingham Posts: 770 Thanks: 47 Thanked 105 Times in 54 Posts	In three years and the equivalent of driving once all round the world (25,000 miles) I have just had to fork out for my biggest expense to date. Four new Falken tyres at a total cost of £500.

22nd July 2015, 20:02	#19
MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	Apart from routine maintenance, not spent a penny on Ed and he's never let me down in nearly 4 years of ownership!