Checking My Rover 75 For The First time - Good News Or Bad? 

I like watching your channel but please protect your eyes if you’re brushing rusty metal especially when you are looking upwards.

Well, for a near 20 year old, that car is in absolutely cracking condition underneath.

75s r well known for the rear light gaskets to let in water. Might wanna check them too

Some hints and tips for Rover 75 owners. 1) the front springs break and will take out the tyre 90% of times. If it hasn't already, get some spring guards and fit them, they aren't expensive! Rimmer Bros sell them. 2) some of the biggest problems are caused by water ingress meeting electrical items. Especially in the boot and around the fuse/relay board on the passenger bulkhead behind the glovebox. If you thought the Jag was bad for water leaks, these are the champs! 3) More than once, i've had a MAF sensor fail and it shows up on diagnostic as intake temp sensor, and in life as an unresponsive throttle. Just a quirk of the diagnostics I think! But you have been warned. 4) They don't rot to speak of but are very heavy on front suspension components.

Speaking as one who has chased many (many many) water leaks, sometimes it's also just a good idea to drill an exit hole from wherever the water accumulates. Cheers!

I own 4 MG ZT-Ts MK2 and 1 MG ZT V6 mk1 Common issues I've faced are as follows. 1) the drainds on the front of the belt head block uo with leaves and dirt then can fill up and get in the ECU. 2) front and rear springs fracture ones on front will snap and pierce the tyre. 3) rear light cluster seals that will let water into your boot. 4) SRS airbag light as when moving seat to different positions pulls on the wire connections under the seat. 5) rear suspension arms rotting though as water sits inside the cup. 6) the sills are known to be main cause of rotting though. 7) front drop links fail regularly . 8) v6 model thermostat plastic housing splits and also oil cooler blocks up. Thats some of the main issues I've faced with my fleet.

Jack, Happy 2024. Looks like Pistachio, your cat, would like to become an inspector of motor vehicles, take care it doesn't end up going for a ride in the under bonnet area as my cat, Sammy, once did in my friends Triumph 2500, it was lucky to get out at the next stop with no bits missing, (except for the two the vet had already removed when he was a kitten). All so very cute and inquisitive, as cats tend to be.

Cover the area in talcum powder then close the boot and spray with water. Open the boot and you will see where the water is getting in from marks in the talcum powder

Well done sorting the leak, and your lovely cat helping you.

Nice car Jack and amazing condition underneath. My 20 yr old ZT-T with 225k miles just completed a 2200 mile round trip to Copenhagen with zero issues.

You should have used Aquaseel Rust Converter. Aquasteel is a unique corrosion control system developed by Bayer-Wood Technologies which reacts with the rust, converting it into a complex organic iron compound. This copolymer latex emulsion system dries to form a black, impermeable barrier to oxygen and moisture which helps prevent the formation of new rust

That looks astonishingly good considering its age. You’ve bought a gem there!!!

Re. Pistachio's obedience, it's because cats understand English perfectly. That's how they do the exact opposite of whatever you tell them.

Love this Rover series of videos Jack, the only thing missing on the car is a correct rear numberplate.

Love 75s, but yours is soooo clean underneath. Mine (mk1 Tourer) is currently on SORN with welding needed for corrosion in the sills that yours, thankfully seems to be clear of. :)

so nice to see car stuff no JUST reviews. Hope to see many more repair videos

As I said when you first got it Rover 75s are really fantastic cars and it looks like you've got one of the best,it's virtually rust free underneath.

Many moons ago, I had to deliver one of those to a garage in Torquay. Unfortunately I had to pull over on the A380 and have it taken the rest of the way on the back of an AA truck. When we pulled up at the car sales, the owner of the premises just stood there and said "what's happened to my car?" I told him the cambelt had gone, to which he asked how I knew. I walked over to him and just plonked a load of engine block pieces in his hands. The look on his face was priceless, pure shock, and disbelief. I said, "Sorry about that, have you got the keys for the Peugeot 206 180 gti I jave to take back to our place?" The drive back in the little 180 gti was a blast. Great little hot hatch. Sadly the Rover was a bit of a let down.

Always glad to see your helper at work!

And just like that, with the misspelling of one word, my entire perception of Jack changed.😉

Having also dealt with a damp 75 boot, the other usual spot is the holes in the side further external chrome trim, and won’t show up if you’re hose testing the boot seal-just undo the plastic nuts behind the boot side trim and find our old friend mr silicon again and that will cure it

I like 75's, That's a really solid car, So little rust underneath considering it's age 👍

The view underneath reveals a nice large prop tunnel and plenty of room for a rear diff ;-)

Jack let me know if you’re ever selling this. I’ve had 6 over the years and fancy another. The rear lights are bad for leaking, (easy job just unbolt, silicone and put back) there’s a great community for these cars. Check engine mounts (bottom one is easy to do and don’t tend to last on the diesels very long) the m47r engine is great, synergy tuning box upgrades are great. Lots available to modernise in car entertainment and lights etc are easily available. I think it’s aged well.

Had the V6 many years ago , loved it

Would love to see a video on a Rover 220 Tomcat if you could find one Jack, always fancied one back in the day but never quite got there 👍🏻

My cat likes to look at what I’m working and has 2 oil marks on his back. The now calls him diesel Daryl 😂 😂

Jack, the owners club has loads of info about rear leaks from the light seals, waistline trim and rear screen, well worth reading up on it all over there.

Thanks for taking us back to summer ❤

I had uneven tyre wear and not right feeling steering on my 75 despite it only recently having the wheels aligned. I took it in for 4 wheel alignment at national tyres and also did a turkey baster flush on the pas fluid at the expansion tank and it now steers majestically.

Good to see that from underneath your Rover 75 is pretty good and you took some rust preventive measures and sealant applied around the boot area you stopped the inbres of water

I think it only goes to show that these were actually a really good quality car. I was never really taken with them when new but when I see a well preserved one I cant help but think what a beautiful car.

I think you mean sieve, not siv.

Definitely a car ‘ of its day’. But, if you enjoy driving around and feeling you are sitting very comfortably in a ‘gentleman’s club’ then this car is ideal.👍

Happy new year from the Netherlands Jack! I've been relishing your videos this past year. Keep it up! ;)

If the steering rack is leaking, that might be what is giving you that slightly odd feeling to it.

Damn, that's in great shape, I would use it for a winter "beater" then sell it in the spring, saves all the other cars. Cheers!

At least your cat rates it….. now it’s dry 😂👌🏽

I think Glen has looked after that car very well. Doing the tracking was a good idea it isn't something people often think of as needing to be checked unless it fails the MOT, no reflection on Glen. You seem to get cars with water ingress jack maybe they find you 🙂. I would keep it for the winter at least as used car prices are dropping anyway so you have nothing to gain by selling now. Great video Jack and cat! (They have staff don't they? 🐾So no need to be obedient.) 👍👍

Glenn is such a legend.

Did you fill the tank up full before getting the alignment set that's how they were aligned from factory

Looks good! Actually you got the most beautiful version of the 75.

Cats. Always willing to lend a paw of assistance 😹

A very smart car I think, especially in black!

Absolutely brilliant video jack she's spotless underneath brilliant ❤👍

That 75 really looked good underneath. Good idea to protect it, but it could also have been a 5 or 6 year old car. Well done on the purchase!

Very good condition underneath....the movement is normal in the arms as they are rubber mounted....the rear suspension arms are notorious for rusting in the 75...salt gets at them...yes rear lights can let water in....

The Americans spray the undersides of their cars with a mix of diesel and chainsaw oil for winter, which remains slightly sticky so that dust and dirt stick, forming an addition protective layer. Have a word with Mustie1, he lives in New Hampshire, via his YT channel for mix ratio etc...

Thanks for the tips Jack, I have a couple of leaking issues myself :-)

nice to see you do something as unloved as a rover 75 - had one as a hire car once and the driving experience certainly wasn't sporting.

Rear trailing arm is like a e46 3series nice to see the bmw parts being used well

I always wanted a Rover 75. I did have a 623GSi that had 195000 on the clock when the doors and body started to rot.

“Sieve ?”

I had an 820 sterling with the v6 Honda in it. That was the only bit that worked! I had it at about 12 years old in New Zealand. Funny you bring up wheel alignment as I found it would not stay aligned. One pothole and it was off alignment. Only one car I think I've had that was this bad ....a Citroen bx diesel at about 10 years of age. In Edinburgh.

Im on my second tourer version - brilliant cars. Breaking front springs and ripping the tyre was the worst thing in 6 years. Had to replace the rear arms at 170,000 so prevention is better. Had a boot water leak which turned out to be passenger side external chrome trim on the tourer.

Love the cat !

Nice cat Jack, good content happy new year..

Nasty flatspot on that rim at 2:05

For a car its age this is a very nice example. They are nice cars to own, I've been running them for years and my current example is a 2005 MG ZT T, I bought it 2 MOT's ago from a guy who was waiting for the breakers yard to collect i and paid £25 more then the breaker was going to. So far replaced rear swinging arms and a set of brake discs at the front. currently 190k and going strong. One point I would make is keep an eye on corrosion in the rear arms and sub frame and rear light gaskets can fail and leak. I always thought these looked very nice in black, bit thuggish. What about a little bit of 'customisation'? The diesels have various kits to improve power output and a little lowering gives them a meaner stance. Might be a nice project.

Nice vlog. Hopefully these fixes work. Very cute cat. Keep up the good work.

Looks like 3 series front and rear suspension. Great cars these 👍

I have two one is a tourer ,been very good cars .

Looks mint underneath

Just got the wife a 75 tourer as a first car and I’m smitten with it, when ever I get the chance I nick it, to put that in context my car is a e61 535d, if I had my way I’d swap with her 😂😂

Hi Jack. So glad you got you latest up and running. I'm wondering about your using Lanoguard and Dinitrol. Perhaps you could take some time talking about them. Here in the States we had Ziebart rust "proofing" but I'm not aware that these get used much here anymore.

That looks very tidy 👍

A nice replacement for the 75 would be the V8 MG version. Not easy to find and expensive if you do locate one but a really nice car.

The rear chrome trim on the quarter panel

Yes Jack! Gloves and glasses and a mask! Happy to see that it is not just Gin and Tonic but the good stuff! Smile! Oh! Like so many said it! Love the cat!

Great video, love the cat!

in 1999, on a training course at gaydon, we had bags of sand to put on the seats to pre-load the suspension, before doing geometry. those sandbags were to BMW spec, cost over £1k, with no sand in, you had to buy it + weigh it in yourself... good walkaround + checkover by yourself, it almost looked like you knew what you were doing... canny car for a 20yo all the best for '24

Fab mate mine leaked via the rear lamps

SIEVE. Please hire a copy editor!

Great video again Jack

Good news underneath the car then Jack

Had a 75 for 10 years, the rear light gaskets split and let in water to the boot. Replace.

Good car the 75 was as long as you got the one with the BMW engine , as on another channel i watch the chap made the mistake of buying one with a K-series engine lol and guess what? Head gasket was gone and the crafty seller had used K-seal and removed the thermostat to try to hide the issue not good.

more Rover 75 please!

You like cars with water leaks 🤣 Again interesting video - All the best for 2024 and hopefully loads more videos

The bushings & joints should be always checked with the normal load on all wheels. You should drive on the ramp-style lift, not this one with the wheels hanging down, which you use here.

Thanks Jack, more good content 🙏🙏

I enjoy your views on the 75! I have even ordered a Corgi Vanguards model of one! Is it easy to obtain spare parts for these cars from China? They were produced there for a considerable time after Rover closed!

Man, please start wearing safety goggles while you brush rust above your head! I cringe every time I see you do that, and grateful metal flakes haven't rained down on your eyeballs yet. Love your videos!

I'm looking at the moment for a Rover 75 not sure which one I've had 6 over years a Diesel no cam belts a 1.8 turbo petrol or the 2.5 V6 a few for sale at the moment but all due for cam belt changes £££😮 I had water through the sunroof drain hoses that go under the dash poorly fitted by Rover soaking wet carpet completely removed seats out .

BMW Z axle at the rear I think, like an E46.

Jack I have the same problem with my MG ZT 260 V8 with water getting into the back, I will try and fix it the way you did and will report back?

Anyways, nice Alfa on the lift behind you 😁

Try a Gummi Pfleger Rubber Care product before going the messy and looks awful silicon route . Just a thought .

Just checking Jack - did you buy the car specifically for the number plate? (BJ4U!)

sieve

Is that an Abarth (red car) in the garage unit where you had the Rover?

Forget the Rover, tell us about that Alfa 105 on the hoist beside you.

You should get a Peugeot 607 2.7HDi, very nice engine. Not the most reliable but might be fun.

Those brake lines are driving my OCD mad, what a mess! Otherwise looks very good.

Don't forget, Rover practically invented head gasket failure

Love your cat.

Yeah maybe how much? What's the diesel engines like on them reliable high mileage? what generally goes wrong. parts easy to get hold of. I'm in the south east sounds like you might be close.

It's not capillary action. It's the rear light seals. They always crack.

If you like it, that's all that matters.

Intrigued by what looked like the reversing lights flashing at the end of the video. Is this something triggered by the boot being open?