OP - general car query

No idea what a Rover any age is worth, much less in a country dealing in pounds. But I am in the same position with a Camry - to repair the head will cost about half the value of the car, but it's the second time in 6 weeks. The same hose replaced, split again (daughter driving, not blaming her). I'm sick of it, if it's not a warranty job or costs over $2000 again I would rather abandon it and buy another old Volvo for my wife for about the same money. I guess it's what the car is worth to you that matters with spending money on repairs. No point spending $1000 just to sell it for $1000.