They are good cars but obvioulsy cheap from second hand car dealers as Rover does not exist anymore? What if my car breaks down and I need part eg new battery, worse still a timing belt - would this be a problem?
2007-01-04 07:21:49 · 16 answers · asked by D F 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
As cars they are far more comfortable than comparable Japanese cars, and quite cheap to run. Parts aren't too difficult to get used, but they aren't great for reliability. British Engineers always work on the cheap, and the cars get programmed by Longbridge engineers who all thought a strike was an optional un-paid holiday you took whenever you wanted!!! Good cars whilst driving, and some are completly reliable, but you get one or the other, 100% reliability or a lump of metal that just takes up space on your driveway!!!
2007-01-04 13:58:07 · answer #1 · answered by Bealzebub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your self an extremely super favour do not purchase it,my chum has a rover besides the undeniable fact that that could be a city rover,,the hardship she has had with the motor vehicle,even getting tyres is a night mare her vehicle desires finding out yet every time she go's in2 a storage to work out in the event that they have a diagnoses device to hook her vehicle as much as so she will locate out what the actually subject is,they provide the impact of being at her as though to declare Why Why did you purchase that vehicle then say NO sorry we won't make it easier to to out,that could be a shame because of the fact there are some advantageous Rovers obtainable for terribly cheep expenses however the clarification why they're low-priced is by using the fact no person needs them,,stay faraway from it.
2016-12-15 15:40:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rover spare parts have been supplied for many years by a company called "XPart" which is owned by Caterpillar Logistics. It was not owned by MG-Rover, and is still operating, so parts supply is not a problem.
As far as reliability is concerned, the 1.6 and 1.8-litre K-series petrol engines can suffer from head gasket problems (although the real problem is down to slight movement of the cylinder liners, making it difficult for the head gasket to seal properly). The 1.1-litre an 1.4-litre engines have a slightly different construction, and don't suffer so much. The diesel engines are completely different, and are very reliable (although less refined and economical than newer common-rail diesel engines).
I had a 1997 220SDi for 5½ years and over 50,000 miles with no problems. My mother had a 1996 220SD for 8 or 9 years with only minor problems (alternator belt tensioner failed, manual windows became stiff).
Regarding the answerer whose airbag failed to inflate - if you weren't injured much, then the airbag wasn't required. They are designed to only inflate when required (as they are expensive to replace), and will not inflate if the accident does not cause the severe deceleration that would make them necessary. Bear in mind that in cars destined for the European market (including the UK) the airbag system is designed to compliment the seatbelt, so will only inflate if the crash is so severe that the seatbelt alone cannot restrain the occupants sufficiently.
2007-01-04 22:28:16 · answer #3 · answered by Neil 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can assure 'Keni' quite categorically that the old K-series engine head gasket problem has most definitely NOT been fixed, and still occurs monotonously regularly on all K-series engined vehicles (All Rovers, MGs, Land Rovers.) Even the very latest Rover 75s are now starting to pop their head gaskets at an alarming rate.
If you have any regard for your sanity, do not buy a Rover of any description. You're a fool if you do.
2007-01-04 08:43:50 · answer #4 · answered by Phish 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As the Rover 25, and the K Series engine in it, were around for a large number of years there shouldn't be a problem maintaining it.
2007-01-04 08:46:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Annie- The old gasket problem was fixed a long time before they produced the 25.
I had a 216 and it was great. (and so were the Montego, MG Maestro, two Metros and finally an MG ZS)
What will affect you is depreciation. Even if you pay a low price now, it will be worth a lot less in two or three years time.
2007-01-04 08:18:08 · answer #6 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is probably a one-off, but I'll tell you anyway - I had a really bad car accident in mine, I was crushed between a people-carrier and a lorry, and the airbag didn't go off in my Rover 25. I was very lucky that my injuries weren't too severe, so I wouldn't trust a Rover again.
2007-01-04 07:25:14 · answer #7 · answered by Funky Little Spacegirl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
From personal experience DON'T DO IT. I had a rover 216 (Rover 25) brand new from the showroom, it was without doubt the worst car I have ever owned. Unreliable, uncomfortable in fact every un you can think of. No wonder rover went down the pan.
2007-01-04 07:36:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
car parts are still produced so this would not be a problem.
I have never had any problems with rovers gf currently has an mg zr and runs fine.
labour has nothing to do with it as this is a rate that would not change between makes...
2007-01-04 07:49:19 · answer #9 · answered by McShootyFace 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not realy there are still plenty of wear items in the shops , rover only parts may be a proplem
2007-01-05 00:50:04 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋