Tough decision made......

Robson Rover Repair · 28th June 2018, 03:20

Well sadly I had to make a big decision this week.

I had hoped my blue saloon would have sold as I needed the funds to prep my blue tourer for mot knowing it would need a few things that I sadly didn't have spare.

So the choice was either park it up and wait until I could afford it all, which would have been a while as both my zt-t needs an engine and the freelander hasn't hit not yet due to a cv boot issue, and it would have been sitting and wasting.

So after 6 and a half years I couldn't bear to scrap here so a local enthusiastic owner is taking her on as his rough daily and I'm giving him all the spares I had for it to make sure it stays on the road.

Had to get a picture of the two together before she went, and the blue saloon whilst not as practical or well spec Ed has half the miles, and after I rebuilt the interior zero noise, and hardly any rust or a bad brake pipe on her.

So shall be my daily for now, with aim to sorting a few paint marks before winter.

Ive never owned a car that long, infact its taken me all over Europe and back and bar sill things like a flat battery / ran out of diesel on route to petrol station has only left me stranded twice. A water pump at 180k and then when rear arm bent due to rust and old age, but was able to fit space saver and drive him carefully.

Over 1/4 million hard hard towing, contential and short journey miles on her. Testament to what these cars can do.

P-Nut · 28th June 2018, 05:34

Damn sorry to hear that, just recently two cars I've been noticing quite a few cars are being scrapped due to lack of interest. I'm glad you've been able to ensure it's survival a bit longer.

Personally I've seen a few ZTs I've been very interested in but with my current ZT being such a money put at the moment there's no way I could justify two money pits. I'm stuck in the position where I want a Sports Auto but I've put too much money in my current car without increasing its value and I know it would be hard to sell.

You have to really like these cars to run them and keep them, to everyone else it's an old shed to run until they die

kaiser · 28th June 2018, 06:24

You fret about the cars getting scrapped, which is bad enough I guess, but what about the owners?
Can't be far behind in many cases!

Talking about NLA spares!

75c · 28th June 2018, 10:25

That's a wee shame. The blue saloon was on a friend's radar but the damage on the driver's door and the custom dash (which I love!) put her off. The tourer didn't ever make it to market did it? I'm glad you're keeping the saloon for her premium grill is lush!

75driver · 28th June 2018, 14:58

That’s a pity Colin, but at least it’s going to a good home.
For a car with that many miles, it sure looked good in Kilbroney.

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28th June 2018, 03:20	#1
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,103 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Tough decision made...... Well sadly I had to make a big decision this week. I had hoped my blue saloon would have sold as I needed the funds to prep my blue tourer for mot knowing it would need a few things that I sadly didn't have spare. So the choice was either park it up and wait until I could afford it all, which would have been a while as both my zt-t needs an engine and the freelander hasn't hit not yet due to a cv boot issue, and it would have been sitting and wasting. So after 6 and a half years I couldn't bear to scrap here so a local enthusiastic owner is taking her on as his rough daily and I'm giving him all the spares I had for it to make sure it stays on the road. Had to get a picture of the two together before she went, and the blue saloon whilst not as practical or well spec Ed has half the miles, and after I rebuilt the interior zero noise, and hardly any rust or a bad brake pipe on her. So shall be my daily for now, with aim to sorting a few paint marks before winter. Ive never owned a car that long, infact its taken me all over Europe and back and bar sill things like a flat battery / ran out of diesel on route to petrol station has only left me stranded twice. A water pump at 180k and then when rear arm bent due to rust and old age, but was able to fit space saver and drive him carefully. Over 1/4 million hard hard towing, contential and short journey miles on her. Testament to what these cars can do. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

28th June 2018, 05:34	#2
P-Nut Gets stuck in MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Shields Posts: 561 Thanks: 143 Thanked 170 Times in 103 Posts	Damn sorry to hear that, just recently two cars I've been noticing quite a few cars are being scrapped due to lack of interest. I'm glad you've been able to ensure it's survival a bit longer. Personally I've seen a few ZTs I've been very interested in but with my current ZT being such a money put at the moment there's no way I could justify two money pits. I'm stuck in the position where I want a Sports Auto but I've put too much money in my current car without increasing its value and I know it would be hard to sell. You have to really like these cars to run them and keep them, to everyone else it's an old shed to run until they die __________________ Approved food eater

28th June 2018, 06:24	#3
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	You fret about the cars getting scrapped, which is bad enough I guess, but what about the owners? Can't be far behind in many cases! Talking about NLA spares! __________________ Worth his V8 in gold

28th June 2018, 14:58	#5
75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	That’s a pity Colin, but at least it’s going to a good home. For a car with that many miles, it sure looked good in Kilbroney. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2006 75 Contemporary SE diesel manual (#1) 2003 75T Connoisseur SE diesel auto (For Comfort) 2005 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (Marmite duotone ) 2006 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (The last one?) 2009 E220 (For a change) 2018 L200 (For Big & Heavy Things) 1976 W114 250 Manual (For Sundays)

28th June 2018, 10:25	#4
75c Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Belfast Posts: 601 Thanks: 150 Thanked 294 Times in 190 Posts	That's a wee shame. The blue saloon was on a friend's radar but the damage on the driver's door and the custom dash (which I love!) put her off. The tourer didn't ever make it to market did it? I'm glad you're keeping the saloon for her premium grill is lush!