iToMo x
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Registered: 26th Jul 09
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What do you all rekon to the MG ZR 1.4 105BHP?
Thought about getting one next month.
Its the new shape one 05 Plate,
Colour - Black or Purple?
Anyone know anyone whos had one or got one?
I no they suffer from Head Gaskets.
Just like the look of them,
Yes i no its a Rover but hmmmm me like  lol
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Ste
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I had a ZR+ TDi when they first come out in 2000. In the first year it was back in the dealers 11 times for warranty work. Saying that, i loved it and it was a great tow car for the rally car.
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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Ryan_G1
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Registered: 29th Aug 05
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Everyone on here will slate them tbh.
My mum has an 03plate 105+. I used it everyday, kicked its hole in everywhere for around 30k without a problem. Handle superb for a standard car and are fast for a 1.4
As usual they are prone to head gasket problems. If they are fixed properly they are fine after it 
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iToMo x
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Registered: 26th Jul 09
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I am looking around for a nice car i can keep for a couple of years with a bit of room and that.
Am only 18 so i cant got for a big engine yet.
But i seen them going round and fell in love at first site
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billy_t15
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Registered: 25th Jun 09
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i love them
currently looking for a decent one
gotta be 3door though so that slims it down
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iToMo x
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Am not the only one?
I want the new shape.
Looks better imo
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Ryan_G1
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Registered: 29th Aug 05
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no there not, there horrible inside and outside compared to the mk1
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corsaloon
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Registered: 9th Dec 07
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Ive had alot of experience with them, Mate has one and its on its third engine wich we put in last nite, and on the second gearbox. Really not that fast eather compared to other 1.4s. Still lovely looking cars tho 
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Mark B
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Registered: 15th Mar 07
Location: Galston, East Ayrshire
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quote:
Originally posted by corsaloon
Ive had alot of experience with them, Mate has one and its on its third engine wich we put in last nite, and on the second gearbox. Really not that fast eather compared to other 1.4s. Still lovely looking cars tho
i would say there faster than most 1.4's nearly as the fast as a 16 16v sport
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harrisp
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Registered: 15th Dec 07
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quote:
Originally posted by markb1234
quote:
Originally posted by corsaloon
Ive had alot of experience with them, Mate has one and its on its third engine wich we put in last nite, and on the second gearbox. Really not that fast eather compared to other 1.4s. Still lovely looking cars tho
i would say there faster than most 1.4's nearly as the fast as a 16 16v sport
My 1.6 sport rapes them , been in my mates cramped, horrible interior and unreliable.
They also just feel gutless.
[Edited on 11-02-2010 by harrisp]
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markx14xe
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only the older mg zr's have head gasket failure because its the weak gaskets so they made a multi layer steel replacement
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harrisp
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quote:
Originally posted by markx14xe
only the older mg zr's have head gasket failure because its the weak gaskets so they made a multi layer steel replacement
They still go too often, just not as often as the earlier ones.
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l15ter
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Registered: 1st Feb 08
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my mate has one low mileage, he hasnt had the gasket gone, he doesnt drive it enough cause its a total dog. it never works, it always cuts out when driving along, brakes are shit on it, the clutch is nasty, the over build quality is poor.
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Eck
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My mate has an 04 plate and it's falling apart. The interior is falling to pieces. Centre console popped out over a speed bump, heater vents have come out, BOTH front windows won't go up or down as the glass has came away from the motor. His back near side window actually fell out whilst on the move, and smashed his sisters windscreen. It doesn't feel fast at all. The ratio's are FAR too long for the car. All in, it's a piece of shit that I wouldn't swap my '94 Sport for.
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
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quote:
Originally posted by markx14xe
only the older mg zr's have head gasket failure because its the weak gaskets so they made a multi layer steel replacement
My old dear had one of the last MGTF's, it blew its CHG at 16k, they are ALL shit.
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l15ter
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quote:
Originally posted by Eck
The interior is falling to pieces. Centre console popped out over a speed bump, heater vents have come out, BOTH front windows won't go up or down as the glass has came away from the motor. . It doesn't feel fast at all.
yeah my mates has the same problems as those as well when it drives. i wouldnt say there fast at all, and my mates drinks petrol like theres no tomorrow.
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upton20xe
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Registered: 28th Dec 09
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look nice but there bad news if your after a new shape one they are about 3 - 4 grand for a good one , this is only my opinion but get a nice golf for the same cash .. good reliable car
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SXIBLK
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Registered: 9th Feb 10
Location: Barnoldswick
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I Have one for sale in the best colour like the rally car grey 03 plate 67 tohusand mile needs few little bits doing can list them if anyones interested but would take very low offer for it as need rid anyone intrested ?
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tomo9992
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Registered: 23rd Aug 08
Location: rotherham
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i like em, big YES
fuck the fact its a rover, its not a true rover coz ya dont see many gdads hand brake turnin them in a parking lot
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Mike GSi
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Registered: 3rd Jan 07
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2 of my mates had them and they both fell apart within weeks!
They do handle well as a standard car, and arent slow for the engine size/vehicle weight.
But you will be constantly fixing niggly little problems.
Boot lock
Sunroof
Electric window mechanism.
Leaking
Electric switches
Head Gaskets
Those are a few probs my mates had within 2-3 Months.
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SXIBLK
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Registered: 9th Feb 10
Location: Barnoldswick
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Boot lock is a deffo problem on these i had the same and great fun to drive for a 1.4 but dont take speed bumps very well
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