Rover Problems

Owner problems and repairs

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The Latest Rover Problems
Engine oil being pumped out of dipstick tube

Oil leak when engine running oil is being pumped out of dipstick tube, when stick removed it is pumping out under pressure.

2003 Rover 75 1.9TDI
Posted: Nov 8, 2023
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Engine running rough typical air leak sounds like

Carb overhauled new gaskets on inlet side new fuel pipes can’t find any air leaks but won’t run even, tried squirting oil around all manifold joints no change in engine speed or running. Can’t think of anything else now. Would a fuel...

1961 Rover P4 4 cyl 2.3
Posted: Nov 1, 2023
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Can I fit a manual fuel pump to my p4 80 electric becomes a problem

Can’t get an electric pump to work properly, can I fit a manual pump. Will it solve my problem

1963 Rover P4 P4 80
Posted: Mar 20, 2023
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Power steering failed

Started engine this morning power steering failed, no noise, nothing seems to be loose fuses seem intact

2003 Rover 75 1.8D
Posted: Dec 2, 2022
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Idle speed

I had my alternator replaced last week. Since then instead of idling just under 1000rpm and steady the idling speed is lumpy and rises to about 1250 up and down. Any help appreciated.

2003 Rover 45 1.6
Posted: Nov 28, 2022
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Engine management light

car run fine but manage light is on start first time it had a recon injecter pump new belts new map senseor fuel filter oxigen sensor air filter glow plugs injecter cleaned and checked not much left but management light please hel...

2004 Rover Streetwise 1.9 diesel
Posted: Sep 23, 2022
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Have Rover 75 kv6 2litre automatic, am desperate for transmission to cooler pipe UBH000220

Am unable to locate a new or second hand pipe which the top one of the two part no UBH000220 , with out it no oil no drive. Please help .

2000 Rover 75 KV6. 2 litre automatic
Posted: Aug 29, 2022
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Overheating

My Rover 75 overheated after 3 miles spurting out coolant from the radiator header tank. After I let it cool I picked out a rubber ring from the tank and matched it to the radiator cap. I replaced the radiator cap thinking that the coolant ...

2004 Rover 75 1.8 petrol
Posted: May 23, 2022
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1994 827 sterling going about 50mph the speedo will drop to zero for a few seconds then go back to reading normal no gear change occurs but s4 light flashes on dashboard

i can be driving down the road about 50mph and the speedo needle drops to zero for a few seconds then returns to normal but a green s4 light flashes on the dashboard but it seems to drive ok with no gear change when i stop and turn off the ...

1994 Rover 800 2.7 sterling
Posted: May 10, 2022
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Alarm/central locking

Hi, car was running absolutely fine when parked up, about 6 weeks ago. Now due MOT, so went to fetch car home, ready for MOT. I changed the battery due to original being flat. Original key fob dead, so got the spare out. Red and green light...

1999 Rover 800 Sterling
Posted: Dec 16, 2021
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Where do each end of the advance and retard tube go i know the end on the distributor, but cannot remember the other end

Am trying to restore a rover 80 which has been laid up for over 20 years and i have come to a place called stop as i cannot remember where the oposite end to the distributor goes Also i appear to have a oil pressure point on top of the o...

1960 Rover P4 rover 80
Posted: Aug 22, 2021
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Problem with gear shift problem on Rover 620 Automatic

Gearshift poblem when leaving in the Parking or Neutrol position during day or overnight . It seem to lock itself in position When starting car find it difficult to move gearshift into gear . Can only do it by using a great deal of force . ...

1996 Rover 600 620 Automatic
Posted: Aug 4, 2021
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Horn not working

It stopped then it was ok now stopped working

2005 Rover 25 1.4
Posted: Jul 30, 2021
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Diesel manual gearbox-

outside clutch resevoir replaced-but makes noise still trying to engauge 3rd gear

2004 Rover 75 2 ltr manual
Posted: Jul 29, 2021
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Various lights not working

Passengers side head last.p fog lights and rear stop not working..had all bulbs fitted and fuses checked at hafords The guy said its could be wiring or engine management.. Any ideas..there are some issues before with air bags wires under s...

2005 Rover 45 2ltre gsi
Posted: Jun 20, 2021
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Engine rattle when cold

Engine rattle when cold still slight when warm

2003 Rover 25 1400
Posted: Jun 12, 2021
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Load intermittent banging from under car

While driving, sometimes I get a load bang from under the car, looking under the car I can't see any loose items

2001 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE
Posted: Jun 4, 2021
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Clutch pedal has play runs and drives fine but the pedal can be lifted slightly and taps the steering column 2003 1.4 model

Clutch pedal can be lifted to the extent it taps the steering column it starts runs selects gears not a problem hot or cold

2003 Rover CityRover 1.4
Posted: Apr 20, 2021
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Battery drained

new battery in last 3 months...jump leads on power there...engine making no effort to turn over...thinking starter motor ?

2006 Rover 45 1,6
Posted: Mar 27, 2021
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Is the 1400cc Rover City engine an interference engine

10,000 on the clock. No compression

2004 Rover CityRover 1400cc Rover City
Posted: Feb 20, 2021
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