The Rover 75: The Good and The Bad - Final Thoughts

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What do I think of the Rover 75 having now owned this one for several months? It's a mixed bag to be honest.
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@philip_christian 3 года назад

Ian, you DO NOT NEED a T4 diagnostic tool. You can access almost everything on these cars with a pscan diagnostic tool that people can buy from me.

@HubNut 3 года назад

Drat. Sorry for forgetting that yet again!

@garethjones8047 3 года назад

@@dizzy2020 diesels 2004. I've had european diesels on 53 reg not talking obd2, namely renault trafic and citroen c5

@MrMarshalbeej 3 года назад

I have a Pscan to work on my MGTF 160. Very useful bit of kit

@paulrobinson3528 3 года назад

@@dizzy2020 Rovers had EOBD sockets quite early on, maybe not 800 or 600s been Honda but 400/200/100 had them. My 1998 400 tourer has an EOBD. My T2 diagnostics works a treat on it and LandRover to.

@philip_christian 3 года назад

@@dizzy2020 In general MG Rover cars were not EOBD compliant until they absolutely had to be. The diesel 75/ZT wasn't EOBD compliant until I think late 2004. Some other notes:- 1. EOBD only covers the engine ECU, whereas pscan covers engine, transmission, ABS, immobiliser, BCU. 2. Even on the engine EOBD only has to support the "emissions" related information. If you connect the engine ECU in Rover proprietary mode you can access a lot more information that you can in EOBD mode.

@owensteele1274 3 года назад

Gentleman steps out of an Invacar. Then he enters a flagship Rover and says, "this is claustrophobic!"

@TheWacoKid1963 3 года назад

I've got to admit, the Rover 75 does not look dated for a 20 year old car

@matty6848 3 года назад

It doesn’t and it’s hard to believe it is a 20 year old car. Shame really had Rover been saved wonder what could of been?!?

@philiplindley7384 3 года назад

@@matty6848 If you'd ever been anywhere near Cowley you'd know that they were in such a downward spiral any kind of rescue was out of the question. I agree it's a shame but the 60/70's Socialism destroyed a lot of manufacturing in this country, combined with dismal management and an almost total lack of creativity/imagination.

@yekateradiffin5939 3 года назад

I think it looks like a retro car, isn't that the point?

@philiplindley7384 3 года назад

@@yekateradiffin5939 I'm 66, it looks positively modern to me.

@matty6848 3 года назад

@@philiplindley7384 I know Phil I used to work at the Longbridge plant on the maintenance. Once I finished my apprenticeship I took my voluntary redundancy because even at a mere 21 and pretty clueless I could see what was coming. I left when BMW pulled out, they offered 7k redundancy & living at home with my parents 7k back 2000 was a nice chunk of money. I remember the old boys saying to me “this place will never shut down” & two years after I left Rover literally went bust overnight. Talking to some of the guys who were there to the end they said the last 18 months the track what we called aka the production line hardly moved. They’d build about 15/20 cars in a 8 hour shift where as a few years before they were building 40 cars a hour. I think most knew deep down it was going to happen but we’re in denial. Me, I took my cheque for 7k and went travelling round Asia & Australia for a year. Ironically enough since you’ve mentioned Cowley the now Mini plant I work there occasionally as a sub contractor servicing all the production machinery. I now work sub contracting for the ex firm, that trained me up but instead of Rover 75s and 800s being built it’s the Mini. Don’t know if you’ve ever been through Longbridge recently but the area is unrecognisable from 10 years ago. Now it’s mostly modern housing Estates, pensioner villages and a shopping village called “Longbridge village” nice touch is they’ve named the new housing estate roads of the roads that existed in the factory before it was torn down as remembrance to the history of the area, generations of families were employed at Rover including my Own. when it shut it decimated the area, There were even Cadbury workers turning up at Cofton park in support of the Rover workers who lost their jobs, as Cadbury’s Bournville is only a few mile up the road & many had families working there. There’s a good documentary on RU-vid called “Rover the Long Goodbye” basically explains how Rover was a dying company from the 70s strike action era & how Rover never really recovered from it. Well sorry to go on but just thought you’d find that interesting? Thanks for reading🙂👍

@Captain_Aardvark 3 года назад

"Most people aren't racing drivers" - never a truer word said! There's so much emphasis on performance nowadays it's completely lost touch with reality.

@benholroyd5221 3 года назад

Agreed. Just replaced all the shocks on my car to pass the MOT. Yes it feels more 'planted' and 'controled' preferred it before though.

@bentullett6068 3 года назад

Remember the Rover brand was for luxury cruising and the MG brand was for the people who wanted to be racing drivers.

@MrJustapersn 3 года назад

This is why people have turned to SUVs. Its the only way you can get a comfortable ride these days. Rewind back 20 years ago and most cars had respectable suspension travel and dampening. Now thanks to modern motoring journalism almost every non suv saloon or hatch has piss poor ground clearance and harsh sporty suspension

@nickdoughty518 3 года назад

Hope your next car hasn't got a seized engine and fire damage.

@malcolmmorton989 3 года назад

You're obviously at the " It's not you, it's me " stage of the relationship

@kevinwhelan8126 3 года назад

Nah let’s get down to it - it’s you lol!

@johnbroadmeadow5433 3 года назад

It's been a great series watching you and your Rover 75. I've had mine now for a good few years and it's been really reliable, but when thing's do go wrong they can cause a real headache and open wallet surgery to get it back in fine fettle. Saying that though, I just can't bare to part with it. In my eyes it just looks fantastic to look at, and the drive is so relaxed and comfortable. Even the interior has got that touch of luxury about it all.. Let's hope Rita the Rover goes to a good home and will continue to live for many years to come, as these car's are starting to become a rare sight on our roads now 👍👌🇬🇧

@glynnwright1699 3 года назад

I had two from new, including the MG version. They were very comfortable, relaxing to drive and well equipped. The first one came with satnav and televisions when both were unheard of in mainstream vehicles.

@Le_Rennais 3 года назад

What i really like in that ROVER 75 is its dashboard, and more precisely its speedometer & revmeter! they're SUPERB !!!! And the clock in the middle 👍

@matty6848 3 года назад

Yes those oval speedometers👍

@stepheng8779 3 года назад

Lovely, classy looking car. Prefer the tourer, the light blue one Mr Furious drove a while ago was a gorgeous example.

@heiltd1286 2 года назад

That's what I've got; a light blue Rover 75 Tourer with diesel engine..it's a beautiful car to drive.

@jean-pierrejameselsener7049 3 года назад

The Rover 75 is one of the rare near-perfect cars in my book. Sad to hear you and Rita are set to part company, however. All the best to both of you on your separate ways nonetheless.

@MrGarethDHughes 3 года назад

I remember the italians love the 75. I seem to remember them voting it one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

@mebeasensei 3 года назад

This is a nice looking car. I cannot believe there were so many engine options, including a 4.6 L V8.

@DANO2015 3 года назад

My mother in law had one, same colour but with the V6, full cream leather too, very nice motor 👍🏻

@jochenstacker7448 3 года назад

I still remember Clarkson saying "75 is the minimum age for the driver"

@tonyfairhurst4650 3 года назад

I still remember Clarkson saying "The BBC will never sack me"...🤣

@mastercylinder1939 3 года назад

@@tonyfairhurst4650 lets be honest, the BBC no longer represent the British people, it’s now just a new world order propaganda machine. One of their biggest mistakes was sacking Clarkson, Top Gear is now a third rate motor show that I can’t even be arsed to watch! And the Grand Tour isn’t much better.

@tnticesp 3 года назад

He is a tool

@owensteele1274 3 года назад

@@mastercylinder1939 Didn't these 'car shows' become entertainment programs for people who know nothing about cars? What a waste of an hour.

@kh23797 3 года назад

@@mastercylinder1939 They hijacked the old Tif Needell _et al._ show to make the Clarkson fantasy spectacle. Seems punters demanded it. The old programme helped you choose or fix a motor-JC made it his own vanity project for his humungous ego, to entertain immature 'lads' who loved seeing cars thrown through the air for kicks, etc. BBC claimed there was no appetite among viewers for a basic motoring show any more, yet amazingly Ian and several other notables draw in thousands of subscribers like us. Go figure...

@thefamouseccles1827 3 года назад

Can't help feel you'd be better off with an early/mid 90s Volvo estate for the family-luggin/winter duties

@mastercylinder1939 3 года назад

Is the infamous Eccles, still shunned by the general public?

@thefamouseccles1827 3 года назад

@@mastercylinder1939 There are no infamous Eccles's - they're all famous

@thefamouseccles1827 3 года назад

@@preston963 As opposed to what?

@joolstacho8114 Месяц назад

Or even better, a SAAB

@metalman4141 3 года назад

Thanks for not totally slating the 75 completely Ian , there are many avid followers of this wonderful British motor car including myself 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@rayjennings3637 3 года назад

For a few years, I had the Peugeot equivalent of the '75', the '406' in Executive trim. Unfortunately it was the petrol version and although it went like the clappers, even when driven moderately, the fuel consumption was not good. However, with all the toys you could wish for, the most gorgeous soft leather upholstery and an oh so sublime ride, I put on 147,000 miles in it before the cost of a new clutch made me part with it in '07. The irony is that I part-exed it locally (the dealership told me it was the best example they'd seen) and I see it out on the road still and it's 23 years old now!

@chrislangton6535 3 года назад

Very accurate review of the 75, and I loved my Tourer. As it was a Diesel Automatic, had non of the gearbox/clutch issues. Not the fastest or most spacious but as Ian says, it's a thoroughly nice place to cover the miles

@gustavmeyrink_2.0 3 года назад

You could have upgraded it with a BMW ECU to put out 168hp. Besides that the Tourer Diesel Auto was clearly the best choice. Loved the fact that you could only open the rear window without bothering with the tailgate. Nice touch adopted from the 5 series BMW.

@ironica15031955 3 года назад

I have had 5 of these over the years, including a brand new one in 2000. Funny story time, my wife bought me a private plate (T100RON) which I wanted to have put on the Rover when I picked it up. I made my own plate up (to shape the rear). When I took it in to reception the lady said oh that’s a good plate. She then asked my name! In my best trigger voice I looked her in the eye and said “Dave”.... This was a 1.8 litre petrol which had loads of extras - it was a show car - in a beautiful shade of petrol. In later years I had several 2.5 litre petrol and the diesel above. Without doubt the best new car I have ever bought. I will doubtless get another sone point. Really enjoyed watching your ownership, the work you have done and your views. Thank you!

@russellb1212 3 года назад

Enjoyed that Ian, very fair and balanced, still a cracking looking motor, look forward to seeing it’s replacement on the fleet

@pdtech4524 3 года назад

I agree with most of your thoughts! I had the MG ZT 1.8T which has the k series petrol engine with a little turbo to slightly boost the power to 160bhp. It was a lovely car to drive, handled really nice, a good compromise of firmness and comfort, ideal family car, very roomy with an adequate size boot, we did a few family holidays in it without issue. The boot did fill up with water once when I left it standing but never had any issues when it was in daily use! The clutch was very hard and I believe a common issue which can be resolved. Economy was brilliant , road tax quite reasonable and insurance surprisingly cheap, lots of high end features, good audio system, blaupunct cd changer, electric windows all round etc For it's size it was quite nimble and very agile, definitely surprised me a few times. I also had the s type jaguar although that was a 3.0 v6 auto obviously it was slightly more luxurious inside but the MG ZT compared well on terms of comfort and driving but without the expense and thirst of the jag lol 👍😎😁 I honestly wished I'd kept it, getting very rare on the road these days! 😎👍 Edit - just thought I'd add they've aged really well and don't look particularly dated in my honest opinion!

@robinforrest7680 3 года назад

The forward "tilt" of the seats was also a problem for me with my T4's. I solved it by adding a few heavty washers under the front fixing bolts. Works like a dream. Edit: the T4 's I refer to are a 2001 VW T4 Multivan and a 2001 VW T4 California campervan.

@michaeltutty1540 3 года назад

With a car of that spec, I am surprised there is no seat height adjustment on it. Even our base model 1981 Volvo 240 had that. It was manually done, with two levers under the driver's seat, with front and rear of the cushion each having 3 positions. The same was true on the passenger seat, but you needed a socket to remove the bolts.

@split_pin 3 года назад

Nice balanced review Ian, you've cited all the pain points with these. I'm on my 3rd one now, all diesel, a V6 auto is definitely one I'd like to try!

@gustavmeyrink_2.0 3 года назад

I have not heard one good thing about the V6. As i said elsewhere you can get a BMW ECU for the diesel that ups the power to 168hp.

@split_pin 3 года назад

@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 It's simply a remap and a removal of the EGR. Mine has this modification and it's well worth it, works especially well with the auto gearbox.

@HubNut 3 года назад

The V6 is super smooth and sounds fantastic. Had a 45 with that engine and it was just lovely. One I should not have sold.

@andipajeroking 3 года назад

@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 I haven t heard one bad thing about the V6. Engine is reliable, there are no head gasket problems, unlike the K4. The 2.0 is indeed a bit obsolete, the 2.5 has about the same costs of ownership as the 2.0, but it s more beefier and the more wanted setup.

@barryshackson4005 3 года назад

I love the rover 75s, had a lovely 2.5v6 auto one and loved every minute of driving it.. 🙂🙂.

@mcmcolm 3 года назад

One of my favourite details on the 75 is the headlights, they have the outline of a regular lamp unit shape around the bonnet and headlight, which meant they could apply the same design to the 25 and 45, giving them the corporate nose but without changing the old sheet metal - Very clever.

@jamesm90 3 года назад

How about a nice old Jag next Ian to keep the luxury end of the hub nut fleet going where Rita will leave a gap? An XJ of some sort perhaps?

@plym1969 3 года назад

These are my favourite type of videos from Hub Nut. A detailed review from someone who knows their stuff with Ian's great presentation style. Imagine if BMW had taken on board Rover's skill at getting a comfortable drive how much better their 3 series would have been😁 This Rover has been my favourite car so far in Ian's fleet since I started watching 18 months ago. I've got my fingers crossed that the new family transporter will be as classy as the 75.

@martinrule1569 3 года назад

Certainly a car I’d like to own if I had the space for another one. I think they look simply stunning and I agree that colour is beautiful. I also liked them in both the dark and very light blues.

@bentullett6068 3 года назад

Its amazing that you still see a few of these Rover 75's and the other MG Rover models around Longbridge and other parts of the West Midlands.

@leejohnson3209 3 года назад

I liked the styling when they came out, and still do. It looks just lovely from some angles. Only slightly let down by some styling features, such as those fog lights. My dad owned a 2001 petrol engine. It had no umph, but it did ride well and was quiet inside. A major plus was the air con, it would be icy cool inside even on the hottest days. It was starting to rust badly underneath by its 10th year, and finally the head gasket failed. Not a bad car, perfect for my old man, who really liked it I think.

@chriskappert1365 Год назад

Dear Hubnut . I first saw a 75 here in Holland in 1999 and I remember my jaw dropping to the concrete . But gosh , they were expensive ! Well , five years ago after a lot of shit with my Nissan , I had enough ! I collected all my Dutch courage and bought one . Its a Cowley built 1.8 Connoseur , Arden green with Sandstone leather interior and automatic tranny . I did 50K miles with it , and I am HOOKED . This Britt Beauty is still rustfree and that big K runs like a Swiss clockwork , so smooth and silent . And yes , I had the headgasket replaced immediatly after purchase with the multi layer steel gasket , and it was perfect from day one . I love its chroombits and real wallnut dash , the 50s style Bentleyseats , that one of a kind instrumentpanel . But most off all I love its stiff upperlip aprouch to hard sidewind or worn out tracks in the road surface , it goes strait ahead like a train even at 90 miles an hour . Its a wonderfull car with loads of caracter and stile only Brittish cars seem to posess . I will keep it alive as long as I can even if I have to spend thousands of Euro's , thats how much I got attached to this amazing jewel of a car . I remember my colleges five years ago , smiling about that idiot that bought an old Rover . Well , they don't smile anymore ..............

@BigDave1965 3 года назад

Good review always loved the retro looks of the 75 but always thought the headlights let it down. Look forward to seeing it's replacement

@twocvbloke 3 года назад

I think had the motor industry in the UK not been nationalised and consolidated into one big group, a number of the old marques would still be here today, including Rover, but it was just one huge mistake after another given it was all management-run for the big bucks rather than run by the people who knew what a car should be...

@highpath4776 3 года назад

@M Bacon But even in early times the independent companies sourced components, large and small, from different companies. Its why its called assembly line. some went vertically integrated and others acquired others starting in the 1920s!

@video99couk 3 года назад

We had a 1.4 2002 Rover 45 for about 6 years years. It was reliable (alternator failure and air con leaks was about it for troubles, after we solved a cooling problem left by the previous owner). It always felt firmly planted on the road, even on adverse camber bends. However it lacked low end torque so hill starts involved lots of clutch wear, the gearbox was slow and unpleasant to use. We sold it a few years ago and it ran on for two more years before chassis rust got the better of it. And there's the point: Rover 45s can look spotless from the outside but suffer from bad rust underneath, so if you're buying one, be careful.

@AkiralovesOakleys 3 года назад

i´ve had a 75 and Your words at 16:00 nailed it! that´s exactly what I loved about the car.

@BunnetGuy 3 года назад

Loved following the Rita series. If you happen to be in Scotland when some sort of normality returns you are more than welcome to have a shot of my ZT to see how you feel about Rita’s slightly more spicy sibling. Looking forward to whatever the replacement will be 👍🏻

@timhancock6626 3 года назад

All manual cars have concentric clutch slave cylinders these days. I agree they are an expensive PITA, and they are all plastic including the master cylinder/pedal box and they all break far too easily. It's not a Rover problem its an industry problem....or not a problem as it gives them lots of work fixing them, and makes people scrap otherwise good cars because of the cost of repair.

@davidflamee 3 года назад

Yours is a wonderful channel and I wish that it may long continue. I'm unable, at present, to donate or, become a patreon however, I do share your videos and, I also watch the adverts, which, by doing so I understand helps the channel. I would urge other viewers, who may find themselves in my situation, to do the same. Many thanks for the varied and entertaining content. Big thumbs up.

@nestrac 3 года назад

A very fair assessment of the Rover... 👍

@siraff4461 3 года назад

I remember the (UK) press of the time comparing this favourably with almost all the competition - Accord, 5 series, E class, Camry, Laguna, C5, etc. Hmm.

@worldofrandometry6912 3 года назад

The front end is indeed nicely styled. Those flattened tops to the headlights give it a purposeful almost slightly aggressive look.

@frazzleface753 3 года назад

I remember this bloke at work bought one when they were new and showed me around it. He loved it but I couldn't really fit in it comfortably. He was about 5'6 and I'm 6'2.

@dirigentmaarten9381 3 года назад

I really like your videos! I have never driven a 75, but I always loved its beauty. Maybe I should buy one as soon as possible... At the moment, they are almost giving them away in the Netherlands where I live. Prices starting at 350 euros.... Greetings from Holland, Maarten

@roverchap 3 года назад

That's a very fair and reasoned assessment. I briefly had a £500 Rover 75 V6 Connoisseur. It was lovely to drive but had rusted badly underneath and so had to go. I now have a contemporary - 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 2.0TS - beautiful styling and lusty engine. £1000 and not too much rust - could be a keeper!

@insaneflamey2k 3 года назад

Beautiful car by all accounts. Agree space and practicality are somewhat lacking and look like a nightmare to work on from your various tinkering videos. Heading offshore in Angola tomorrow and thanks for keeping me entertained while I have been in quarantine for last 4 weeks. Look forward to catching up on your exploits when I return.

@maxeluy 3 года назад

I love the styling! The headlights and the line above them is pretty smart design, is a very good retro/modern car. Sad i can't afford one, here are for sale used at u$s9k 😩

@philiplindley7384 3 года назад

Very nice balanced review Ian; I'd never have considered one of these cars personally but it's good to find some positive points about them. PS I understand Tesla has posted its first annual profit recently although I am sceptical about it. I'm sure EM has very good auditors??

@tonysargent1699 3 года назад

Ian, got my Foxanne mug, T-Shirt and hub nut hat today, so thankyou. Rover 75 on the other hand, not so nice! I own an R3 Rover 216 that has much more room! I bought my 75 for my father to be taken out in and I hated it!!! Thankyou for sharing.

@michailokeefeMooMoo 3 года назад

Great video and very interesting

@andrewentwistle515 3 года назад

Thank you for letting us see Rita for one last time. I do agree that the 75 is a good looking saloon car. But I do agree that I am also more of a fan of the Rover 45 too.

@dreamofstorms 3 года назад

Gorgeous looking car, great video.

@bernddoerper5667 3 года назад

Very nice car which has a lot of supporters here in Germany. Every day on my way to work I see a 75 V6 in the same colour.

@JamesAllmond 3 года назад

Ian, the upper door trim is close so the side airbags, if it has them, can be right next to your head, so it can be knocked off by said airbags in case of a crash...BRILLIANT! If no airbags, that way so you are closer to the action when something happens...enjoy...I suggest a helmet.

@marktoby8113 3 года назад

I'm not a huge fan of Rover, but I think they absolutely nailed the styling on the 75. Easily one of the better looking saloons at the time, & even nicer in estate form. It was the one Rover I was kinda half tempted to buy, but ultimately didn't. Will you keep it?

@chrisdale6081 3 года назад

I had one, almost from new. I have owned far too many cars but it was one of the best cars I ever had. I was told to sell it by a bodyshop that were repairing a boot lid following an accident - they said spares would be almost impossible to find in the future. Selling it was a huge mistake.

@alextoft9199 3 года назад

Really good balanced review. I have been fascinated with these cars, since my Dad had one new as a company car in 2002 and there was just something special about it. I haven't bought one but went to Blackburn and test drove a ropey diesel example! The clutch was heavy and it was slow but the ride quality was just sublime. We put some fuel in it fot the guy and at the petrol station, it just looked fabulous parked up. I am not a good machenic so I couldn't fix them and haven't got the money to solve constant problems. I will have to leave it in the past but yes... A brilliant idea and design, badly executed and will always have a soft spot for them. So much more interesting than a Passat of the time. My Dad now has a modern Passat and it is an excellent, very reliable car but it is so dull to drive and be a passager in. 🙃

@johnbrereton5229 3 года назад

I heard you say you preferred the Rover 45 to the 75. I have a 45 and last year it wasnt running very well and my garage told me it would cost £1,500 to fix it , so I seriously considered getting a 75. However, though I like the 75 its a bit too big for me, it's only me and my girlfriend and my 1.4 45 is so cheap to run and I couldn't think of any other car I preferred so I fixed it myself for £300 during lockdown and I'm glad I did. It was only a leaking valve, but while I had it in bits I reground all the valves, fitted new oil seals , new piston rings, new head gasket with updated bolts, new water pump, cambelt and battery. It's a very nice little car, refined yet cheap to run.

@markflack9191 3 года назад

I used to have an MG ZT-T with the V6 and auto box and I loved it. it just got too expensive for me to keep on the road.

@MichaelThomas-be7gq 3 года назад

That's a fair review, I had mine from new to 15 years old, it was a superlative cruiser. I could get in, set off and 300 miles felt like nothing. As for its flaws: the Bosch fan, the rear-light gaskets, the sun-roof drains, it ate front tyres and brake pads. The ABS sensor, the alternator (thanks oil filter), the ECU mount and 'drain' plugs. I didn't feel claustrophic at all though and I would say the Connoisseur had tilt and slide seats with lumber adjustment - they were the nuts in terms of support and comfort. 195,000 miles later - worth much less than a bag of sand and a likely MOT fail needing all new discs, pads and shocks (£1400) - that was it. Glad you got something from it - they are a 'specialist' car because of the engine layout, they are all transverse, so they are a pig to work on.

@Blue-moon12 3 года назад

Think they looked good at the time and even now. The MG 190s were fun to drive

@jamesmcgowen1769 3 года назад

Yes, the colour of Rita is superb along with the guages. A nice car to look at. It somehow reminds me of a Holden Statesman V6 I once owned which was of a similar age.

@MrAuriga67 3 года назад

The problem you had removing the alternator, is what happens when you fit someone else's engine in your vehicle. I encountered similar things when trying to do an oil change on an FSO Caro 1.9 GLD. The oil filter was a "cosy" fit in the engine bay.....

@matty6848 3 года назад

My dad had the V6 75 and he loved it. It had a few minor faults he had to rectify but nothing major. He said it’s was powerful and comfort in another level. Trouble is the 75 was too little too late, the damage had already Been done to Rover by the stage it was released.

@chrism2964 10 месяцев назад

I had an MG ZT diesel for 6 years. Pretty reliable until it got flooded. I loved it. Most of the flaws you mention didnt bother me. Mine was a 130bhp model but had a tune to ~160bhp via the owners club. Made it much better to drive.

@razorsz195 3 года назад

Makes me want to do a quick review of my newly acquired gold 75 Estate which is in perfect health and irons out a lot of these issues you speak of, mine has also had the MG sports variant flashed onto the ECU and is very peppy and up the great orme absolutely flies up the steep hills, my Zafira struggled in 1st gear! This does it in third!

@whitemoor66 3 года назад

I had a Y reg 2.5 V6 automatic connoisseur se some years ago. The V6 complimented the ride and refinement perfectly. It was used as our main family car to transport my wife and I plus three kids. It even swallowed all our luggage and Christmas presents for a Christmas away one year, so I'm surprised you find the boot inadequate and the interior claustrophobic. These were a good car torpedoed on launch day by BMW at the British motor show.

@jedw 3 года назад

The 75 has grown on me over the years and I can certainly see your argument for it's take on retro styling being perhaps more pleasing than the s-type (has never been one of my favourites despite my love of Jaguar). You'd have to say the engines available on the Jag are rather more appealing though. That 4.6 v8 75 would be magnificent - if only they werent rare as rockinghorse droppings.

@Corinthian44 3 года назад

A beautiful car , with a colour that suits its shape , which is not always the case . I've always liked the styling , the interior is lovely , it drives well , and was a classic whilst still new , which made it quite unique ! However , if you intend to maintain one yourself , Hub Nut has drawn your attention to some rather salient aspects . Well done sir !

@ModernHeroes 3 года назад

Echoes a lot of my experience with a diesel 75 tourer - I’d be keen to drive one with an engine that has refinement more in mind - like the V6. Automatic gearbox and a less worn drivers seat would no doubt have helped too 😂

@gordonbartlettgb 3 года назад

My current car is a 45, a vehicle I derided in the snobbery of my youth. I have to say, it's really good, the interior space is slightly too small for my needs and some of the switchgear wouldn't look out of place in a Triumph Acclaim, but it's one of the best cars I've had.

@alanbellwood3902 3 года назад

A very excellent Ian Seabrook car review worthy of an 80's Top Gear review. Really shows your craft as a journalist even if HubNut is perhaps not about that :-)

@HubNut 3 года назад

Thank you.

@clivefrost3495 3 года назад

I had a 2 litre V6 petrol Conoisseur and it was fabulous, at 5' 11' I didn't find cramped at all, it was graceful, powerful and great on fuel for a big petrol car, the only things I had problems with was a slow electric window, not a brilliant heater, but a very cold aircon, and it would snap suspension springs( but they are cheap), I would have another if I had garage space....

@iangrice329 3 года назад

You need to try a Passat estate, lots of room, space etc.

@nickdoughty518 3 года назад

I think you should have included the dire politics going on with Rover vs BMW at the time. It's really hard working with a German company which, on the one hand, says you should make a profit but on the other tells you NOT to take sales from the 3-Series under any circumstances. It must have been very difficult for the engineers and management.

@MrOvershoot 3 года назад

Yes as the 75 was really in the 3 series segment

@admiralalcatraz6080 3 года назад

I also I have a Rover 75, though mine is the 1.8 Kettle Series, I do agree with most of the points you make. I dont get the claustrophobia as much because, being taller, I tend to sit with the seat all the way down. But with the seat set for me the back seats are near on impossible to use for people. I always find Rover clutches heavy and a bit unforgiving. The main things I like are, how quiet it is, super soft suspension and the fact at 6ft7 I can spread out a bit. I think it was very much engineered to fit around the design and not particularly well.

@simonprodhan5050 3 года назад

i always liked these, as a fan of proper classics these had some definite aesthetic appeal at a time when cars had become horrible from that point of view, i quite fancied one but i bought a 1983 BMW 628 CSi instead, lovely car, another enjoyable video like all of the one's i've seen, thank you

@ebutuoyYT 3 года назад

Point of note to HubNut. Tesla is currently profitable, although this mainly comes from selling regulatory credits to other carmarkers. ($1.6 billion in 2020).

@williamgreer4087 3 года назад

T25 Toyota Avensis is my recommendation for a replacement. Or a T22 if you want some 90s charm. Same era, would've been a competitor for the 75 at the time. Massive boot, massive legroom, bomb proof reliable and lovely revvy petrol engines that get 40mpg! Ours has been perfect for three years. Just my recommendation for a mega reliable family daily, best car I ever bought 👍👍

@clintmullins4406 3 года назад

I’ve had a couple of trucks that the seat angle hurt my back. In both cases I made shims and raised the front on the seat and bought longer bolts

@hectorshouse7348 Год назад

You improved her and made a profit…nice work👍

@alansimpson835 3 года назад

I think they totally nailed the styling. It manages to look both classy and timeless at the same time. Rover may have run out of money but curiously the Phoenix 4 didn't. Small wonder really and a great shame that they lost the public trust. Looking forward to seeing what screeches into the Hubnut fleet next

@davarosmith1334 2 года назад

I am on my 3rd Rover 75 , I currently have the CDT .I had the 2.5 V 6 manual , previous to that one was another CDT. The 2.5 was a Connie in moonstone green , my first CDT was a black Classic.My current one is also a Classic moonstone green colour. Before I got my 75 I had 2 45's a MG ZR 2.0 TD , and a Rover 25. I obviously didn't have them all at the same time! What can I say I like Rover's faults and all!

@itsmephil2255 3 года назад

The 75 has always been a handsome car I prefer the touring myself but wouldn't turn down a saloon Great vlog Ian

@stephenshippam9374 3 года назад

Hi Ian I got to agree with you on the colour and the stile it does look a very nice car,the Renault Laguna 2 all so has a slave cilinder in side the gear box, witch I had go on me when I had one, nice to hear your thoughts on it,I also agree that the 45 is a nice car. can't wait to see what you get next I do enjoy you unvall videos,and it will give the hublets another car care to name, best wishes to you and the family.

@poppasmurf 3 года назад

I like your comments on the size of the Rover 75. Some years ago, a caravanning friend of mine had a Rover 75, whilst I had a 2000 Astra G Saloon. Both in a similar dark red metallic. One day, we happened to park the two vehicles side by side, and our conversation immediately turned to the size of each vehicle. We both decided there was nothing to choose between the two of them, both were almost identical in size. So the largest vehicle in the Rover range was the same size as the next to the smallest in the Vauxhall fleet. Peculiar that!

@HubNut 3 года назад

There's over 20 inches extra length in the Rover...

@danentwisle8885 3 года назад

I ended up with a ZT -T V6. 10 years ago. It had allegedly been built for one of the Phoenix people and was loaded with every option including flip paint which extended to where the wood is in yours. It was a more than capable load lugger. I got it because I needed something cheap and big for a house rebuild. It made me slightly sad. It had 170,000 hard miles under its wheels and was tatty and rough around the edges. I forgave it the few faults it threw up. It made me sad because you could tell that when it was new, it really was something rather special with its massive spec sheet, Longbridge service department service stamps and "BX" registration. I am so glad I can say I owned one, but with waterlogged electrics, less than great brakes and that complex VANOS? thing. It is not a car I'd have again.

@paultasker7788 3 года назад

My experience of a Rover 75. I remember travelling in the back of a family friends 75. A 75 tourer turbo diesel. At first I was very impressed. Nice interior, quiet engine. Reasonable performance and acceptable room. Think we had a 3 series at the time and the Rover felt plusher. Then we got to a B road and all I could think was how long to my destination. I don't feel well. The car wallowed. My mum also in the back felt bad too! Their kids were in our car. Neither of us fought to ride in it on the way home. In the back of the 3 series there was no nausea. We had to make up an excuse to avoid travelling back from our walk in it to not disappoint our friend. Then next experience was when someone on my street at uni got one. It didn't idle well so he had to rev it but it was the V6 so I'm glad he did as it made a good noise. I'd definitely opt for a V6. Maybe the ZT suspension would suit me better. Best car on that road was an E39 5 series. Made it feel like there was no bumps or undulations in it and no corners either. Nothing else has been as good.

@androo4519 3 года назад

Nice final summation. I can see why you're letting Rita go but she isn't leaving in disgrace by any means. My feeling is that the 75 (like many future classics) needs a few years yet to be truly appreciated. It almost needs to be forgotten so it can be rediscovered and properly appreciated. But nobody can really afford to or be bothered to hang on to cars long enough for this to happen. You'll at least be able to look at these videos in 40 or 50 years and marvel at what a lovely looking car it was and will remain.

@smithy5271 3 года назад

Poor Rita, she has not had the love she deserves but you definitely gave both sides of the story on this episode, my only 75 I owned was a shit bag and according to my local friendly mechanic should never of passed its last mot. Big elbow bumbs to all hubnuts and I hope to again be able to visit your beautiful land soon.

@jefferysmith3930 3 года назад

Rita’s got a great looking rear end. Nice looking car for the most part who’s styling has aged well. Then there’s the front end: It looks like it was designed for more traditional headlamps bookended with turn indicators and hastily converted to roundish headlamps to chase a styling trend. Can’t wait to see the latest addition to the fleet!

@matty6848 3 года назад

Agreed Jeff. A 20 year old car which still looks great today. Just shows what Rover could do when they put their heads into it.

@brianiswrong 3 года назад

Talking of a reverse tardis,I have always found the Vauxhall insignia to look massive from the outside,but confined on the inside,I had a 17 plate as a loaner,and it just felt dark and cramped inside.

@niceviewoverthere4463 3 года назад

We only got V6 auto's down here in Oz, which surprised me when I heard yours running sounding like a transit van!

@gandi69 3 года назад

You also got the extremely rare, oz market only supercharged v6 that unfortunately had a penchant for blowing up

@robinwells8879 3 года назад

I feel that it was a very fitting last hurrah for the Rover styling department. Elegance and style with a great engine. Retro style is a very marmite thing but I think that you are right and it will go down as a classic. I wonder what a remap would bring?

@Bucharestguidedtours 3 года назад

The rovers departing, I do hope the replacement is a Mondeo, ST24 perhaps..I can dream cant I.. Great video, best wishes.

@Zadster 3 года назад

Not many ST24s around now sadly. I think a v6 Ghia X would be more Mr HubNut's thing really, comfier suspension. Then again, not many of those around either, a few 3.0 Mk.3s, very few 2.5 Mk.2s. Estates are cavernous, perfect family holiday transport. STTDCis are more than a bit agricultural, but chip for power very well.

@BRI535D 3 года назад

Designed to make the 5 series even more appealing than it already was?

@davyinootthehoose5682 3 года назад

I had a ZTT..in the same colour..lovely engine (diesel)...but a rough, firm ride with a very heavy clutch..still liked it.. to look at, lol

@stevewilson8467 3 года назад

I really came to like these when they featured in a PS2 game set in London: "Oi, 'Arris!" Look forward to seeing the next addition to the fleet.

@thomashardwick7206 3 года назад

The Getaway by any chance? That takes me back!

@gustavmeyrink_2.0 3 года назад

At a smidge under 6' 4" 'cramped' is absolutely not how I would describe the 75 diesel estate I had. I also found the electrically adjustable, heated leather seats to be very comfortable. On the whole very reliable for the 6 years I had it once you take care of the weak spots (ECU flooding and fuel pump death if run consistently with

@dennisrobinson7587 3 года назад

I totally agree on the styling

@aaaabababa 3 года назад

Every time i watch a video of you and your rover i have to tell myself, "i have an XM, i don't have space or money for a 75, i don't need it." but i want one.