So how reliable is yours?

MissMoppet · 21st July 2015, 21:04

I read so many dismal tales of our lovely motors costing a fortune to keep together, I am wondering if I have been blessed? In my 3 years of ownership - and 25K miles - the only failures have been a rear light-bulb, one drop link arm and top mount race - total perhaps £50. (It's now done 78K miles: diesel auto tourer).
Can anyone beat that?

super s · 21st July 2015, 21:35

for now... its not mine since the beginning, but in my hand i made 35000 kms, almost 2 years...

problems... the door lock is damage for something like 5 months

the other problem is the stat that is leaking a bit...

fortunately nothing more beside regular maintenance...

my zt has in the moment 205000 kms...

andrewinpopayan · 21st July 2015, 22:22

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Originally Posted by MissMoppet

I read so many dismal tales of our lovely motors costing a fortune to keep together, I am wondering if I have been blessed? In my 3 years of ownership - and 25K miles - the only failures have been a rear light-bulb, one drop link arm and top mount race - total perhaps £50. (It's now done 78K miles: diesel auto tourer).
Can anyone beat that?

OOOHHH you really HAVE tempted the fates...........

Heddy · 21st July 2015, 23:01

Nothing really serious gone wrong, just stoopid little niggles. Wheel bearings, brake sensors, doors failing to open, airbag light, oh, and the slave cylinder dumping fluid all over the road

I have done 29k in 18mths though

chrissyboy · 22nd July 2015, 06:57

in the 4 years i had my 18t i did the things thats needed of which i was aware of ,once i did them all didnt cost alot i then had the car for 4 years and it never let me down

willshot · 22nd July 2015, 07:16

In 11 years of ownership and car approaching 70K I've had to replace rear springs and brake calipers. I've had several sets of brake discs and pads and the odd bulb failure. Car has been routinely serviced and belts have been done twice (thanks Lates). It's never let me down, starts first time and drives like a new car.

Supervinnie40 · 22nd July 2015, 07:22

I only own my 75 for about 18 months now, and I haven't had to change anything at all.
I did a lot of maintenance on it, but nothing was really necessary, just preventative maintenance. The worst of all was the inlet manifold, which was why I lost 10ml coolant a month (so still not very bad).

She also never skipped a beat. She starts first pop every time, purrs like a little kitten (so to speak

), and no weird noises or strange behavior.
If I didn't know better I would've thought she was brand new when I bought her

.

3pinplug · 22nd July 2015, 12:30

In just over a year i have had:
To replace manifold rattling when i brought it.
Repair both vis motors.
Strip windscreen trim as olympic swimming pool in boot.
Fix dodgey door handle
new clutch and master cylinder
several headlamp bulds and number plate lamps
carry out plenum mod and rod.
Replace lower rubber bush as wheel movement back and forwards.
Replace fan as wasnt working at all
replace reversing light switc

i like the car and its nice to drive but has been the most maintenance vehicle ever partlt due to a lot of inherrant faults, would i buy another one mmmm jury out at present.

peelaaa · 22nd July 2015, 12:45

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.

Scaramanga · 22nd July 2015, 12:56

Hasnt let me down once!

(Touches wood)

Shes a very reliable motor and has only cost me in terms of preventative maintenance and those parts you'd expect to need replacement for, what in my case is, a 12 year old car

It comes down to spend to save, do this and you have a reliable motor.

21st July 2015, 21:04	#1
MissMoppet Posted a thing or two R 75 Tourer diesel Conny 2002, V6 Conny saloon petrol 2003 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Taunton Posts: 1,135 Thanks: 212 Thanked 406 Times in 223 Posts	So how reliable is yours? I read so many dismal tales of our lovely motors costing a fortune to keep together, I am wondering if I have been blessed? In my 3 years of ownership - and 25K miles - the only failures have been a rear light-bulb, one drop link arm and top mount race - total perhaps £50. (It's now done 78K miles: diesel auto tourer). Can anyone beat that? __________________ Rover 75 Tourer Conny 2002 remapped 160 auto, R75 V6 2.5L auto Connoisseur 2003

22nd July 2015, 06:57	#5
chrissyboy This is my second home lovely little ford focus. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Dulwich Posts: 7,877 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts	in the 4 years i had my 18t i did the things thats needed of which i was aware of ,once i did them all didnt cost alot i then had the car for 4 years and it never let me down __________________ [ I'm really confused. -I keep dreaming I'm an insomniac

22nd July 2015, 07:16	#6
willshot Posted a thing or two Ex-ZI190 owner. ,Ford Focus RS Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malton Posts: 1,573 Thanks: 1,123 Thanked 301 Times in 198 Posts	In 11 years of ownership and car approaching 70K I've had to replace rear springs and brake calipers. I've had several sets of brake discs and pads and the odd bulb failure. Car has been routinely serviced and belts have been done twice (thanks Lates). It's never let me down, starts first time and drives like a new car. Last edited by willshot; 29th July 2015 at 07:16..

22nd July 2015, 07:22	#7
Supervinnie40 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 1.8 Club Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tilburg (Netherland) Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 572 Thanked 336 Times in 247 Posts	I only own my 75 for about 18 months now, and I haven't had to change anything at all. I did a lot of maintenance on it, but nothing was really necessary, just preventative maintenance. The worst of all was the inlet manifold, which was why I lost 10ml coolant a month (so still not very bad). She also never skipped a beat. She starts first pop every time, purrs like a little kitten (so to speak ), and no weird noises or strange behavior. If I didn't know better I would've thought she was brand new when I bought her . __________________ Proud owner of the Dutch "Golden 75". A much loved Gold White Metallic Rover 75 1.8 na from 2000.

22nd July 2015, 12:30	#8
3pinplug Loves to post Rover 75 SE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Medway Towns Posts: 311 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	In just over a year i have had: To replace manifold rattling when i brought it. Repair both vis motors. Strip windscreen trim as olympic swimming pool in boot. Fix dodgey door handle new clutch and master cylinder several headlamp bulds and number plate lamps carry out plenum mod and rod. Replace lower rubber bush as wheel movement back and forwards. Replace fan as wasnt working at all replace reversing light switc i like the car and its nice to drive but has been the most maintenance vehicle ever partlt due to a lot of inherrant faults, would i buy another one mmmm jury out at present. __________________ Work done / to do - on "Never Ending Story"! 1. Rattling manifold - replaced. 2. Thermostat - replaced. 3. Both VIS motors - rebuilt & VIS tester made! 4. Non working speedo, fluctuating fuel gauge and ABS fault - sorted! 5. Clutch, slave and master -replaced! 6. Boot leaking badly - Done. 7. Timing belts (all 3 ) due for replacement - to do. 8. Relace faulty 3 speed fan with 2 speed with resistor - replaced. 9. Faulty Reverse light switch - replaced. 10. Headlamp bulbs - replaced

21st July 2015, 21:35	#2
super s Gets stuck in mg Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: porto Posts: 542 Thanks: 134 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	for now... its not mine since the beginning, but in my hand i made 35000 kms, almost 2 years... problems... the door lock is damage for something like 5 months the other problem is the stat that is leaking a bit... fortunately nothing more beside regular maintenance... my zt has in the moment 205000 kms...

21st July 2015, 23:01	#4
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Nothing really serious gone wrong, just stoopid little niggles. Wheel bearings, brake sensors, doors failing to open, airbag light, oh, and the slave cylinder dumping fluid all over the road I have done 29k in 18mths though

22nd July 2015, 12:45	#9
peelaaa Posted a thing or two 75 cdti 2004 contemporary Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: meath Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 272 Thanked 80 Times in 58 Posts	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.

22nd July 2015, 12:56	#10
Scaramanga I really should get out more....... Firefrost 75 CDTi Conn SE manual Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2,319 Thanks: 1,409 Thanked 695 Times in 500 Posts	Hasnt let me down once! (Touches wood) Shes a very reliable motor and has only cost me in terms of preventative maintenance and those parts you'd expect to need replacement for, what in my case is, a 12 year old car It comes down to spend to save, do this and you have a reliable motor. __________________ My current 75 is my 4th... 1. Starlight Silver 1.8 manual Saloon- RIP - HGF before I joined this forum 2. White Gold CDTi manual Saloon - RIP - Car accident 3. Midnight Blue 2.5 V6 auto Saloon- 'The 5th Gear Car' - Now owned by another forum member 4. Firefrost CDTi manual Tourer Lee [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]