Rover Problems

Owner problems and repairs

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Cold start

my rover 200 1.4si has cold start problem, keeps turning over trying to fire up but wont when it does start it runs a tiny bit lumpy, i have changed plugs, leads, distributor cap

1999 Rover 200 1.4 si
Posted: Feb 8, 2013
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Non starter

Car was running . Pulled off plug lead and 10secs later car stopped . Have replaced leads , dis cap , rotor arm and icm (ignition control module) was checked and passed by Rac . All fuses have been checked . 2nd hand distributor fitted but ...

1994 Rover 600 620si Honda eng
Posted: Feb 5, 2013
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Cutting out for no apparent reason.

Several times my engine has cut out without any prior warning. It just dies for no apparent reason. After waiting for 2 or 3 minutes the car will start and it will be fine for a few days or sometimes weeks at a time, then it will happen ag...

2003 Rover 75
Posted: Jan 31, 2013
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Rear brakes sticking

I went to move my car today it was in a tight space whilst reversing I touched the foot brake and the rear end locked up I moved forward an inch it released and was fine again seams to do it in reverse only

1954 Rover P4 60
Posted: Jan 29, 2013
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Heater blows cold and losing water

Recently had a new head gasket, but the heater blows cold and have to top up with water regulary, have tried to bleed the system, now keeps water but still not blowing hot, the radiator pipes become very hard as if under presure once car as...

2004 Rover 25
Posted: Jan 29, 2013
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Switch

hi does anyone know where i could get the little coloured capped blubs which are in the swiches on a rover 25 thanks??

2000 Rover 25
Posted: Jan 23, 2013
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Head Gasket

How much to change head gasket on a city rover? Showing white gunk in engine, and how long before it goes? Mileage at 65000.

2006 Rover CityRover 1.4
Posted: Jan 13, 2013
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Heater blower not working on any setting

Help. Just had new engine and guts in my mgzr, problem now no heating on any setting, just warm air when driving.checked fuses all ok, have an old rover 200 foe spares can I use the heater motor from that ?

2003 Rover 25 1.4 manual mgzr
Posted: Jan 10, 2013
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Coolant needs refillling - thanks

Thanks guys to you all who just replied. I will ask the garage for a block test (whatever that may be!!!) Also should I ask for head gasket to be replaced or 'shaved' (I heard that term used on another forum!) Not sure if it's worth it b...

2002 Rover 45
Posted: Jan 7, 2013
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Coolant needs refilling

Temperature gauge goes up. Coolant needs filling up - not consistent though, sometimes empty really quickly, sometimes lasts for long time. Hose pressure checked and no problem found. Garage says may be head gasket but reluctant to tackl...

2002 Rover 45 1.4 manual impression
Posted: Jan 7, 2013
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DashBoard bulbs

Where can I buy replacement bulbs for the dashboard 14v 1.4W/T5 and 14v 3.4w/t10

2003 Rover 45 TD Facelift
Posted: Jan 2, 2013
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Brakes.locking

i.reversed.out.of.a.parking.lot.put.the.car.in.drive.and.the.brakes.locked.up.on.me.i.came.out.went.to.the.back.and.relese.the.bleeding.nipple.got.back.to.the.car.drove.for.3mins.and.it.locked.up.again.help.please

2000 Rover 200
Posted: Jan 2, 2013
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Engine mangement light

i was driving back from wales earlyer on and the engine light was flahing on and off what does that mean can anyone help thanks

2003 Rover 25 1.4 16v
Posted: Dec 27, 2012
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Clutch Problem

I have suddenly developed a problem where I cannot select gears. For a while the clutch pedal has been gripping at full push. Right now at full depression the gears cannot be selected ... by holding the gear stick, the car will move slightl...

2002 Rover 75 2.0CDT 120,000 miles
Posted: Dec 26, 2012
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When driving car seems to lose power

when driving my car it starts to lose power and starts smelling what could it be

2003 Rover 75 1.8 club
Posted: Dec 24, 2012
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Fuel problem

had the car serviced ,there no smell of petrol or leaks but only getting about 100 or so miles to full tank 1.4

2005 Rover CityRover
Posted: Dec 23, 2012
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Trip stays illuminated when ignition switched off and on board message centre not working

hi, have just noticed the trip stays illuminated when switched off and key removed. also, the on board message centre and trip computer have stopped working i.e no display at all. can you offer any advice to resolve this ? many thanks. phil

2005 Rover 75 1.8 turbo auto
Posted: Dec 20, 2012
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Fuel consumption

it eating the petrol i get just over 100 miles to full tank had it serviced and clutch fine plus no leak

2005 Rover CityRover 1.4
Posted: Dec 19, 2012
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Power steering fluid loss

I noticed a few weeks ago my power steering fluid was low so topped it up but as soon as I fired the engine up the fluid in the reservoir bubbled back out of the top and the steering whines when turned esp when cold. When engine is warm the...

2000 Rover 400
Posted: Dec 17, 2012
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Injection Pump

I was driving my car on monday, when I suddenly lost all power. The car wouldn't kick in from turning the ignition. The agrage has subsequently told me that the fuel injection pump has gone. They said that for my particular model, it needs ...

1999 Rover 45
Posted: Dec 5, 2012
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