To buy rover 75, what are the common problem

Hi

The main problem to watch out for on these Rovers is that they are extremely prone to headgasket failure. This Rover uses a K series engine and headgasket problems are almost inevitable at some point during the engines life due to poor design of the cooling system.

You do not say what size the engine is on the model that you are considering but 1.8 engine is particularly troublesome in this respect.

Other things to consider is the fact that Rover have long gone out of business and spare parts and body parts will become more and more difficult to source over the coming years for these cars.

There are a few other known niggles with electrics and immobiliser failures but head gasket is the main thing to watch out for. There is an uprated headgasket that can be fitted which is said to minimise the risk of the problem occurring but even the cost for this as a preventative measure is likely to run upwards of £300 to include labour and fitting.

I have included this link which outlines some other key issues to look out for on this model.

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=348

Hope this helps and please do rate my answer. Many Thanks.

I ave a rover 75 2.5 v6 petrol ive noticed water dripping underneath the car but radiator water ok n washer water all ok what could it be plz

As mentioned hgf can be an issue,but if done correctly with mls gasket shouldnt cause trouble,if its the v6 check cam belts been done as up to 500 pounds to replace due to engine needing to come out

Rover 75 2001 cdt 2.0.Im having probs with abs light on dash board,due to abs cable snapping.Drive shaft got damaged getting old cable out,tried to repair driveshaft on grinder,but light still on.Been told to pack it out with sealent to stop movement in driveshaft when braking.Does anyone know if this will wor kplease?

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