Rover 75 reviews

Owned this car 13 years and driven 200,000 miles. Bought 3 years old at 23,000 miles. Never let me down. Some pricey repairs recently which I was unable to do myself (rear suspension arms) along with some electrical faults now evident. (Rad fan seized and drivers door lock failed)Would continue to repair but my age and fitness no longer allow. Still looks and drives like new. Sadly looking to scrap in July as residual value virtually nil now. Just a shame Rover failed would buy another before anything else.

1998 Motor show launch A fleeting glance As if by chance I waited til 2001 To kick off the fun Covered 172k miles ever since A beautiful and brilliantly detailed car that glides along regally. I love driving it

Bought this car 2 years ago, FSH and 62k. It has never let me down, nice comfortable drive and nice power when sports mode engaged. I have since fitted a K & N air filter and a MG ZT exhaust system among other things. As i have only done 72k (10k in two years) and maintained the car as one should, this car is now valued at more than i paid for it. Love this car.

I have had my rover 75 9 months paid 415 pounds on Gumtree couldn't believe condition immaculate loads of paperwork just sailed through mot 1 tyre luxury car love it everybody comments on it

the cars are good the 1.8 is about 35 mpg but the diesel 75 i have on the road whent from cannock staffs to Canterbury past london and back on only 55 pounds that was 440 miles for a big car thats mint what a shame that rover lost there fight with the best car ever just a little too late with this car that could have saved them if thay had it sooner i cant fault it mine as done 200000 and runs like its still new ill keep it till i cant fix it and then ill get a 75 again. diesels are the best wish thay still made them here thay were that good that thay are still being made but u need to go to china to bye one new and if thay are making them u know thay are a good car thay are now called Roewe and look even better inside and a lovely 2 door thay do THAY STILL LIVE ON

I bought my 75 1.8T in June 2015 with 24000 on the clock. it was my first post 1975 car I bought and what a brilliant car it turned out to be. I found it was easy to work on and modify to my taste and a strong club backing to support with sourcing parts and tips for conversions. people need to remember that these are becoming old cars now so if you buy one make sure you have some spare dosh to spend on repairs! there are still many (ex) Mg Rover service centres who have the correct knowledge and tools and parts to keep your pride and joy on the road. these cars can be full of problems so again make sure you are happy to spend money on them many of the problems have now been sorted via the clubs and they are not prone to problems any more than any other car. marvellous cars

Got notification that this car had just came onto market. No picture was available but the information provided showed the vehicle to be just what I was after. Contacted the garage , Signature Car Sales Airdrie and made enquirey about the car and was told it has gone straight into the garage for the mechanics to do their stuff. Pictures would be on and nothing would be done without contacting me as I had made first enquirey . Went online next morning still no photoes and advert stated car was gone. Contacted garage again and was told still in workshops will call me when they find out what's happening. Still no call to this day , sounds to me as though something has been done slightly underhand . Very disappointed as most of these vehicles are down south. Still on the hunt but won't be getting involved with Signature Car Sales.

Fantastic ! paid 500£ mot'd still in supreme condition 103 000 miles drives superb pulls like a train when turbo kicks in and it flies! Dark blue classy colour quiet refined poised and still has road presence a future classic me thinks! will buy another one............

Comfortable, quiet, reliable, easy to drive, with a surprising turn of speed when needed. Poor headlights

Had this car for over 10 years. Pulled caravan all over UK and parts of Europe. Never once broke down. every thing still works even after 13 years plus of daily motoring. Good economy and can shift when needed. Comfortable on long journeys. Little cramped in rear passenger seats. Difficulty for me now is when the time comes to replace the old dear, what do I go for ? I have been spoilt owning this car.

The Rover 75 was the best car to bear the name in terms of its practicality and in terms of modern Rovers its quality and finish. The diesel is very economical, it is comfortable and has the advantage of not having a DPF. I keep my 75 as I cannot think of any new or recent car which would suit my needs as well, or which would offer the same level of refinement and style to my taste. The car has a good level of trim and of equipment and does not have the same degree of electronic complication to be found on modern car, no touch screen thank goodness! Servicing costs are reasonable and the car makes a good all round choice, we took ours to Cornwall this year and make regular motorway trips in it from Sussex to Bucks. And, best of all it is British designed and made, even if the engine is Austrian.

I have had it for eleven years and have always liked it. It is a shame they are not made anymore.

I agree. But there we are, BMW wanted to destroy Rover - stamp out all competition! I will keep it going for as long as I am able.

She is 'getting on' a bit now but I will be loathe to part with her, when the time comes. Bought as a used car, with exceptionally low mileage, she is the most comfortable car I've had, and very reliable and the bodywork is still in prime condition after all these years. The road tax is expensive, but worth it.

Rover 75 is an executive car great to drive, powerful and cheap to run (Diesel). Best of British engineering.

Never had any problems with my car, I have it serviced every year and any minor faults (if any)are put right. The only problem I find is a blind spot at the front right hand windscreen door post

Not a great deal to say except that I do wish that they were still made. I have used this car for quite a few journeys to the French alps for ski trips and the fuel economy has been brilliant and comfort very good with the boot being cavernous.

Had car for 11 years, only had battery collapse once and also leaking thermostat housing, otherwise starts every time all weather, very comfortable for long journeys, very thirsty about town, performance excellent unless you expect super acceleration, tremendous low end torque, happy at 35 on flat in fifth gear, I have managed to get a full size single bed in rear with rear door closed ! Wish they still made them, would but again second hand when this one gives up. 120,000 miles and not a sound from the engine on start up. Just change oil and filter every year and cam belts changed at 90,000. Plus usual consumables and brake linings.

Found my car via AA web site, the details on the site were accurate and up to day. the site was easy to use.

The Rover 75 is one of the best kept secrets out there. As a secondhand car it is luxury at a give away price. There is no other car that can match it for luxury and armchair comfort. And all the best looking cars designed since are good looking only because they resemble the 75. My recommendation is that one search for a 2L Diesel conneisseur. Make sure you buy one that has had the clutch changed - both master and slave cyclinder and make sure it has service history. With a BMW engine it will last for 2-300 000 miles.