Rob's Car Gallery
My love affair with the Rover 75 started when I bought my first Mk 1 75 Connoisseur CDT in British Racing Green about 8 years ago. Every time I sat in it I knew it was the marque for me, retro style walnut dash, very comfortable leather seats, a few bells and whistles, economical for such a large car, and the urge to look back at it every time I parked it.
After a few years ownership I decided to sell it and of course bought another, this time a Mk2 facelift CDTi in Pearl Black on 22 September 2007, which I have now had for 14 years. It was purchased from Souls of Olney near Milton Keynes who are ex MG Rover dealers and was a car they had supplied from new and taken back again in part exchange a couple of years after registration, it had 39k on the clock when i bought it..
I have since also bought a Solar Red ZT 190 on 15 October 2011 which my wife mainly drives, although I do take it out when I get the chance as I love to hear the throaty roar of the engine, and with the 2 cars I feel I have the best of both worlds.
The ZT has been sold to another enthusiast and replaced with a Freelander 1 in January 2021
I probably spend far too much time on Rover forums but find them addictive and have made some good friends, plus I like a challenge like sourcing replacement motor gears for bullet power fold door mirrors, but as with other owners I also have to squeeze in some paid work to settle the bills now and again !
My current cars are :
2004 Rover 75 CDTi bought in 2007
2011 Jaguar XK 5.0 V8 bought in September 2011
2003 Freelander 1 HSE Diesel bought in January 2021
After a few years ownership I decided to sell it and of course bought another, this time a Mk2 facelift CDTi in Pearl Black on 22 September 2007, which I have now had for 14 years. It was purchased from Souls of Olney near Milton Keynes who are ex MG Rover dealers and was a car they had supplied from new and taken back again in part exchange a couple of years after registration, it had 39k on the clock when i bought it..
I have since also bought a Solar Red ZT 190 on 15 October 2011 which my wife mainly drives, although I do take it out when I get the chance as I love to hear the throaty roar of the engine, and with the 2 cars I feel I have the best of both worlds.
The ZT has been sold to another enthusiast and replaced with a Freelander 1 in January 2021
I probably spend far too much time on Rover forums but find them addictive and have made some good friends, plus I like a challenge like sourcing replacement motor gears for bullet power fold door mirrors, but as with other owners I also have to squeeze in some paid work to settle the bills now and again !
My current cars are :
2004 Rover 75 CDTi bought in 2007
2011 Jaguar XK 5.0 V8 bought in September 2011
2003 Freelander 1 HSE Diesel bought in January 2021
My Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTi Factory Build Data:
14 Digit VIN: RJZLHC5D336653
Factory: Longbridge
Off assembly date : 2004-07-14
Off assembly time: 10:22:30
Registered : 2005-1-24
Brochure model code: RJZLH
Brochure model desc: R75 C3 Saloon 2.0 M47 Diesel (116)
Sales model derivative: RJZAD
Sales model derivative desc: Rover 75 2.0 CDT (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon
Model year: 2005
Home export: HOME
Country: GREAT BRITAIN
Exterior paint: Pearl Black
Interior trim: Sandstone Leather (Black Piping)
Engine: 2000 Diesel 135Bhp
Trim level: Connoisseur SE
Bodytype: 4DR
Manual auto: M
Hand of drive: RHD
On Road Price: £21,995
14 Digit VIN: RJZLHC5D336653
Factory: Longbridge
Off assembly date : 2004-07-14
Off assembly time: 10:22:30
Registered : 2005-1-24
Brochure model code: RJZLH
Brochure model desc: R75 C3 Saloon 2.0 M47 Diesel (116)
Sales model derivative: RJZAD
Sales model derivative desc: Rover 75 2.0 CDT (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon
Model year: 2005
Home export: HOME
Country: GREAT BRITAIN
Exterior paint: Pearl Black
Interior trim: Sandstone Leather (Black Piping)
Engine: 2000 Diesel 135Bhp
Trim level: Connoisseur SE
Bodytype: 4DR
Manual auto: M
Hand of drive: RHD
On Road Price: £21,995
Rae
My Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTi Standard SE Specification:
Leather upholstery in Sandstone Beige
Electric windows (all round) including driver’s side one shot up & anti trap
ATC Automatic Temperature Control (climate control)
Front passenger seat lumbar adjustment
Electric front seats
Heated front seats
Drivers 3 position memory seat
Rear map pockets in front seat backs
Rear cup holders
Front fog lamps
Tilting front headrests
Twin illuminated covered vanity mirrors
Chrome coloured wing mirrors
Space saver spare wheel
16 inch Foked Alloy Wheels
Cruise Control
Driver’s seat position memory
Powered rear sunblind
One piece folding rear seat with through loading facility
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My Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTi SE Modifications added by me:
The modifications I have done since purchase are many and will be a good test of my memory so here goes:
Light Oak dash replaced with real walnut
Sandstone & Walnut steering wheel
Walnut handbrake handle
Walnut Gear knob
Sandstone gearstick and handbrake gaiters
Additional walnut trim on door, light and seat switches
Ambient orange lighting inside centre interior light module.
Warning lights on door vertical edges
Puddle lights on door horizontal bottom edges
Drivers grab handle
Drivers Cup Holder
Boot Cargo Nets
Heated Washer Jets
Embossed Front headrests
Rover Torch in centre console
Power Socket in centre console
First Aid Kit in rear armrest
Uprated Heated seat stats
Illuminated warning triangle in boot
Additional twin power socket in boot
Gloss black sprayed engine cover,battery box and fuse box lid covers
Roewe mudflaps
17" Viking Alloy Wheels
Premium Bumper with MG7 Grille and bespoke Rover 75 badge
Chrome Bullet Powerfold Mirrors
Chrome Door Finishers
Ultimate Remote Mod
Drivers seat position return via keyfob
Plenum Spyhole Mod
Bonnet Release Mod
Sunroof Drain Mod
Handbrake Compensator Mod
Rear seat folding mod
Replaced bottom engine mount
New rear upper suspension arms and springs
New front springs and wishbones
160 BHP remap
Specialist Components in line thermostat housing with 92 degree stat
Fuel Burning Supplementary Heater with exhaust silencer
Fuel Burning Parking Heater with both Remote Fob and GSM allowing operation via single button press on key fob or sending a text message from mobile phone. FBH starts up on command and after 5 minutes ATC heater inside cabin switches on automatically to warm interior and defrost windscreen, set up includes 2 warning LEDs mounted at top of windscreen, one to indicate that FBH is on and the other to indicate that the ATC is on.
Smart Nav screen version
Front & Rear DVR cameras
Traction Control
Interior door orange ambient lighting
Orange interior footwell lighting
IPK dial illumination changed from white to orange
Navall media unit with GPS, reversing camera
Additional alarm LED at top of windscreen
Under Bonnett white LED lights illumination
Boot white LEDs illumination
Headlight Washers
Angel Eye " Halo " daytime running lights in headlights and fog lights
Gear surround illumination
Next Mods:
Aftermarket heated seats
The 75 is my daily runner to and from work 3 days a week which is a 50 mile round trip, it never misses a beat and gets quite a few looks and comments.
Rob ( Trebor )
My MG ZT 190+ Factory Build Data:
14 Digit VIN: RJXLFF2D252508
Factory: Longbridge
Off assembly date: 2002-03-27
Off assembly time: 07:47:41
Registered : 2002-4-8
Brochure model code: RJXLF
Brochure model desc: ZT M2 Saloon 2.5 KV6 (190)
Sales model derivative: RNZLF
Sales model derivative desc: MG ZT + 190
Model year: 2002
Home export: HOME
Country: GREAT BRITAIN
Exterior paint: Solar Red
Interior trim: Ash / Red / Green - Red Insert
Engine: 2500 NA 190Bhp
Trim level: TL 7.1 (M2)
Bodytype: ZT
Manual auto: M
Hand of drive: RHD
14 Digit VIN: RJXLFF2D252508
Factory: Longbridge
Off assembly date: 2002-03-27
Off assembly time: 07:47:41
Registered : 2002-4-8
Brochure model code: RJXLF
Brochure model desc: ZT M2 Saloon 2.5 KV6 (190)
Sales model derivative: RNZLF
Sales model derivative desc: MG ZT + 190
Model year: 2002
Home export: HOME
Country: GREAT BRITAIN
Exterior paint: Solar Red
Interior trim: Ash / Red / Green - Red Insert
Engine: 2500 NA 190Bhp
Trim level: TL 7.1 (M2)
Bodytype: ZT
Manual auto: M
Hand of drive: RHD
My MG ZT 190+ Standard Specification:
Phillips ‘Harmony’ double din Radio Cassette [no CD]
Up & down only front headrests
Space saver spare wheel
Front Fog Lamps
Black ZT Rear Badge
Folding Rear Seat With Through Load Space Flap (Saloon)
Message centre highline instrument pack including trip computer
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Rear parking aid
Rain sensing wipers
Electric Rear Windows
Sports Suspension
ITS- Side head impact airbags
Electric Sunroof
Boot Mounted “Wing” Spoiler
18” Straights Alloy Wheels
Uprated Chassis & Ventilated Rear Disc Brakes
ATC Dual Zone Climate Control (including rear passenger Vents)
Electric Rear Windows
6 CD Multi Changer
On road price : £22,095
Phillips ‘Harmony’ double din Radio Cassette [no CD]
Up & down only front headrests
Space saver spare wheel
Front Fog Lamps
Black ZT Rear Badge
Folding Rear Seat With Through Load Space Flap (Saloon)
Message centre highline instrument pack including trip computer
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Rear parking aid
Rain sensing wipers
Electric Rear Windows
Sports Suspension
ITS- Side head impact airbags
Electric Sunroof
Boot Mounted “Wing” Spoiler
18” Straights Alloy Wheels
Uprated Chassis & Ventilated Rear Disc Brakes
ATC Dual Zone Climate Control (including rear passenger Vents)
Electric Rear Windows
6 CD Multi Changer
On road price : £22,095
My MG ZT 190+ Modifications added by me:
Replaced inlet manifold
Plenum Spyhole Mod
Bonnet Release Mod
Sunroof Drain Mod
New Red Monaco Front Seat Covers
First Aid Kit in rear armrest
Illuminated warning triangle in boot
Handbrake Compensator Mod
Painted Engine Cover
Aftermarket heated seats
Electric rear sunblind
LPG conversion
Modifications under consideration:
Cruise Control
Replaced inlet manifold
Plenum Spyhole Mod
Bonnet Release Mod
Sunroof Drain Mod
New Red Monaco Front Seat Covers
First Aid Kit in rear armrest
Illuminated warning triangle in boot
Handbrake Compensator Mod
Painted Engine Cover
Aftermarket heated seats
Electric rear sunblind
LPG conversion
Modifications under consideration:
Cruise Control
