So, 200,000+ miles, cost me £100 over 7 years ago and very little in between but now I think it may be the end?
I think the main bits are both swinging arm bushes (rubbers), the fuel pump leaking (I've mentioned that one here a while back .. it leaks from round the throttle input arm and I was quoted £100 for a new top cover fitted) and both rear arches are see though in a couple of places.
There was also mention of the handbrake (insufficient rearward movement / extension) and a couple of other minor things.
So, we still have the Belmont and the Kitcar and could be getting Dads Meriva so we aren't short of cars as such but the Rover is the only one with both a towbar and good at towing and is a pretty good load lugger considering it's only a hatchback (compared with my Sierra Estate that the Rover replaced).
In fact I'm about to go and get another 1/4 tonne of pea shingle and probably pick Mum and her mate up and drop them shopping (MOT expired tonight) but then what ..
I can leave it 'off road' at Mums for now but then what (just been insured and is taxed till the end of the month). Would it be best for me to run it in to the scrappy myself (with my trader mate) or get one of these people who keep leaving 'We buy your banger' people to take it away or what please?
Much as though I never considered a Rover it has been a real reliable worker for me and still turning in around 45 mpg.
I even ran the Hoover through it yesterday (I do it yearly if it needs it or not) and it scrubbed up pretty well considering. ;-)
All the best ..
T i m
p.s. It's recently had a pair of exchange calipers, a rear box and outer sill.