My Rover 75 Broke Down - MG ZT And 75 Auto Drivers Beware
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- In this video my Rover 75 broke down due to an issue with the auto box and a spring issue. A must watch if you have an auto gearbox rover 75 or mg zt and if you don't know what spring protectors are.
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A continuation of the series of me having breakdowns and then sharing what not to do ;)
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You're right, The 75/ZT community is awesome! I wondered where you'd been. Pure bad luck that breakdown, couldn't be foreseen.
My Dad oversaw the manufacture of every gearbox on Rovers since the late 80's at a division called "Powertrain".
If the failure was due to poor workmanship then blame him 😂😂😂. He also bribed 2 security guards to look the other way as 75 gearboxes unexpectedly vanished. He saw the writing on the wall so he wanted one last drink before they closed. It's been 20 odd years now so I feel comfortable about telling this story.
Glad all is well again, sounds like a bit of an old war the past wee while!
Thanks and yes definitely, my driving recently hasn’t helped the situation either
Early 75s it was a common fault with weak /breaking springs. Most by now should have been replaced as the new ones should be ok. Tesco car park one foggy night they had the street lamps off and I drove up over and down again the plant kerb dividers in the car park! It knocked the fan blade off and I did not realize it at the time cracked a front spring. In fact I was driving for a while with a broken spring, wondering what the noise was. Luckily it did not puncture the tyre.
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Glad you've got things sorted. I wish you all the best with it. It's a great car!
Thanks David :)
Such a gorgeous 75 though. Love the spec on it! Glad things got sorted
Same here, was quite painful without it. As much as I like my other cars this one is far too much to go without at this point
Glad it was nothing overly major. For cleaning headlamps, I have had great luck with McGuire's PlastX. I just get the cream not the whole kit. It has kept the 31 year old headlamps on my 1990 Volvo as clear as new. Clean twice a year, and never an issue.
Tom, I admire you but am envious of you. I had a Rover 75 and by God I wish I'd have kept it. I've saved it to my Dropbox (picture) but have no idea how to load it on Utube.
Your love of these cars is amazing. Shortly after dumping the old woman a friend of mine went out in my 75, he had a poxy BMW 3 series, he couldn't believe the 75 was so good.
Itschad1954 I too love my 75. I will never get rid of it until either I or the car expire. They are a superb car
@@heathermcglade4166 Hi Heather, I've been driving for 44 years now and have had countless cars including Mercs, Audi, VW ,Volvo's and a variety of others including a Simca. The Rover 75 is the only car I've ever had that I have kept a picture of. Wish I could upload it here. Also checked Gov.UK & it has disappeared (CU06 LLG) so may have been written off or sctapped, Such a shame.
This spring problem happen to me on a motorway at speed, had to drag car onto AA trailer, spring protectors are a safety must!!
I used holts headlight restoration kit lasted 1 year so was aloud of crap so I used 800 grit wet and dry and used uv protection sprays works a treat
Reminds me I need to get the protectors for mine, and check that union on the transmission pipe.
It's a good job you're spring didn't snap whilst you were driving. I dread to think what could of happened if it were to rip into the tyre whilst going down the road. I don't know what it is about Rover 75s and to why there springs frequently snap. I've had my 75 for nearly 10 years now and must of gone through 5 springs..
It's been around 2 years since I've last had one let go and I'm expecting one to go anytime soon given its track record. Thankfully I do have the spring/tyre protectors fitted so fingers crossed I won't end up in the same unfortunate position you did.
All said though I'm glad you're OK and you're car is still fighting fit 👍👍
Cheers John, my thoughts as well, remain positive. At least I finally got to get my gearbox oil done :) stay well, I’ll be fitting tyre protectors ASAP
@@tomdrives
Hi Tom,
Where did you get the Auto gear box oil changed. From what I gather its quite an in depth job to do.
I intrusted mine to a guy in North Wales who only specialises in Rover 75/Zt. His name is Jules and couldn't recommend him enough if you ever get in a pickle with you car 👍
@@johnbroadmeadow5433 Jules is a legend on the forums, very helpful chap.
There has been a recall for the frontsprings
Saves an trans oil change then 🤩
My thoughts exactly 😂
Spring issue happened with me luckily I was doing 5mph over a speed bump down a side road. I think it happens to every 75 owner.
Yep, a lot of people have said it’s a common problem. Is yours a diesel?
@@tomdrives 1.8T petrol
Spring issue happened to me yesterday
I think maybe your car just realised that the underside needed covering with oil to protect itself from rust. If you look at the economics of repairing an old car it definitely makes sense compared to the usual monthly payments for cars that are made by people these days. I think it's better to think of of yearly cost of running a car when paying for repairs rather than the value of the car that is being repaired.
That’s my logic too, I’d say I pay less then let’s say a leased Corsa to run this car per year. Equipment wise plus the other benefits, it’s a no brainer
@@tomdrives lol my cousin bought a Fiesta Titanium X for £10,000 at the same time that I bought my Rover 75 and it has cost him significantly more money in repairs and servicing than it has for me. Unlucky on his part but proves your point nicely 😅
Depending on how many miles you need to cover per year, Bangernomics can work considerably in your favour if you're not of the "Keep up with the Jones's" type. I bought, and insured my 75 diesel for less than my sister pays monthly on her lease.
Memories of my Rover 800 Vitesse, loved it but it became a money pit in the end. Are R75’s much better?
It depends really, mine is at the age where it needs a lot of stuff replacing but I’d say I’ve spent the same amount on them both
Walked passed your 2 cars on sunny Monday afternoon.
nice bag tom.....lol
How much did these repairs cost overall?
£335
Was that Hull Kingswood Asda?
that was Handsworth Asda in Sheffield
@@tomdrives Ahhh look similar lol
Check your rear suspension in case there is corrosion. M.
Will do, my rear arms etc have already been done luckily by the previous owner :) I’ll hopefully be doing a big check up on it closer to spring
@Tom, how many Km are on the car?
138k miles :)