wuvvum Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I've got a Rover 75 for sale. I took it in p/x off a mate against my Scénic, but to be honest now the Rover of Doom is back on the road I don't really have any use for it. Good points: -It's a diesel Tourer, so one of the more desirable 75 models. It's actually a Classic SE, but it's had some Connoisseur bits fitted (chrome mirrors etc.) to bling it up a bit.-It's in BRG, which I think is one of the best colours for these.-It runs, drives, stops, steers etc. Starts first flick every time and doesn't overheat or owt. Nice old thing to drive too, as 75s tend to be, although it's quite different from the V6s I've owned before.-It has a sparkly fresh MOT as of this morning. Just needed front ARB drop links.-It's in quite presentable nick for its age. Bad points: -Mileage is astronomical - 230K. If it were a pez-engined 75 it'd probably be fucked by now. The diesels seem to be rather longer lived though. The MOT bloke did remark on how well it was doing for its mileage, and it certainly doesn't feel knackered to drive.-The chrome trim on the nearside corner of the rear bumper is partly missing, and the bit that is there is held on with screws - probably ideally needs a replacement bit purchasing. It also has a chrome Rover badge on the bumper (covering up a crack), and a chrome strip down the centre of the bonnet which I actually think looks quite good but which might be a matter of taste.-The exhaust is blowing slightly from the flexi pipe. It's currently minor enough that it was just an advisory on the MOT, but it's not the kind of thing that tends to get better with time. Realistically it's going to need a replacement flexi section fitting at some point.-There's a noisy pulley somewhere under the bonnet - sounds like a dry bearing. Probably a result of being stood around for a while before I bought it. I think it may be the aircon compressor, but there's a lot of pulleys close together and with the noise of the engine right next to it it's hard to pinpoint exactly where it's coming from.-The aircon doesn't blow cold, although the compressor seems to kick in, so might just need gas.-It has a slight oil leak from somewhere under the bonnet - not bad enough to be a worry, but it's there.-The remote locking is temperamental on the driver's door, and occasionally on the front passenger's too - it sometimes needs helping with the key. The rest of it works OK though. I don't have much in the way of history with it, but it does have its handbook and Rover Assistance cards with useful info like the radio code. It also comes with two keys. It ain't taxed, but I can tax it at cost if need be. Here's some pitchers: It's in NE Norfolk and I want £500 for it. brickwall, loserone and anonymous user 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Fine looking car and surely a massive bargain for a diesel estate with a full MOT. Partridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Swap for an XM when I put a fresh ticket on it at the end of the month?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I've been rather fancying one of these for next winter, and BRG would be one of the Colours Of Choice. Sadly this one is too soon, and fails on engine/gearbox combo, so I'll endure* the shineless MR2 for a bit longer. GLWTS and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Fuck! Yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Fookin' barg!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad D. Conelrad Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Doesn't that interior look lovely. Is it wearing its 230k as well as it appears to be in the photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Swap for an XM when I put a fresh ticket on it at the end of the month?... Agg! Stop it!!! I'd love another XM. Can't though. I need to raise some cash moneys to put the Solara and the 164 and the Renault 6 and the Innocenti and the Corsair and the van back on the road. Angrydicky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Doesn't that interior look lovely. Is it wearing its 230k as well as it appears to be in the photo? It ain't bad. It's had the steering wheel off the (lower mileage) Connoisseur fitted, which helps, but it's held together pretty well. Could do with a hoover at the moment mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 That looks more appealing the more I look at it. I'm going to stop looking at it now. Shep Shepherd and KruJoe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 Any potential interest in this before I stick it on Gumtree and brave the mongs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I'd love this but unfortunately I've spent the last of my money on a tattoo saying FUCK THE MATRIX so I'm out. GLWTS, WLTM, ALA, SWM etc. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I really want this but my wallet is saying FRO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Please, please, please say that this is still available as I have a good mate who is very interested! I am happy to pm his number, etc. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Fancy a Jag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Fancy a Jag? I really had to read that twice! There's me thinking that this forum REALLY isn't what it used to be! Mate needs diesel and load space, plus a Rover badge, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 No Ken, I meant my Jag as a swap for the Rover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Ahh, gotchya Ummm, kind of hoping that Ben will succumb to the psychic assault and do the 75 thing Jaaaags are nice things though. Had 3 of the things. Which flavour is yours just out of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I've spent the last of my money on a tattoo saying FUCK THE HEATER MATRIX so I'm out. R8 HGF KSEAL YOLO Feel your pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Can anyone give Wuvvum a nudge for me on this one as my mate is VERY keen! Ta Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Contact made with Wuvvum Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianjobber87 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 did this ever sell? my crappy 306 shat itself today hence dragging this up from the depths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Not to my mate anyhow despite my best efforts. Shame. Go for it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Nope, it's still here for the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 So yeah, this is still for sale, and I'm getting increasingly bored of looking at it. It really isn't that bad - I've even fixed the exhaust blow (as far as it's possible to fix a flexi). Still starts every time with no preheat even when left standing for a couple of weeks, puts out a bit of smoke if you cane it from cold (but then you shouldn't really do that anyway) but fine the rest of the time, passed the MOT smoke test with flying colours (reading was 0.19, limit is 1.50 - not bad for the mileage). One more negative point I've found: in very heavy rain (like the kind we had last weekend), the offside rear door seals leak a bit somewhere, so the footwell carpet gets damp. Not the end of the world, and at least it's not coolant like it would be in a Passat. It has two boxes of spare trim bits, clocks, steering wheel etc. in the boot. I'll even wash it and hoover it. If anyone wants it for 400 quid they can take it away. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Wish I had the money. I really do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 What's your nearest station? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Nearest station to here is Hoveton & Wroxham. I took this through a car wash today, as it was filthy. Turns out the water wasn't getting in through the rear door seals at all, the car was suffering from the common Rover 75 complaint of blocked bulkhead drains, and the water was pouring in through the heater vents - it was then pooling in the rear footwell as it's lower than the front. So I pulled all the plastic cover bits off, lifted out the ECU box and stabbed through the stupid rubber bung thing in the drain hole with a BFO screwdriver, which got rid of the water straight away. Been riding around in it the rest of the day and it's been fine. Still in dire need of a hoover though, but I can't really do that until the carpets are fully dried out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 some one buy it i recomend them as i love driving my mates 2.0 dieseasel one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugong Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 This is a great old tool. I really hope you don't have to put up with any 75 spotters who'll want hundreds knocked off for a microscopic fault. GLWTS. CortinaDave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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