Reliability Guide
Common MG Rover Problems
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Brand-wide MG Rover Problem Patterns
K-Series Head Gasket: The most prevalent issue across the range, though well-understood and fixable.
Plenum Drains: Blocked drains on the 75/ZT platform can lead to terminal ECU damage.
VIS Motors: Variable intake system failures on KV6 (V6) engines affect both brands.
SCU Relay Failure: Affects the reliability of electrical systems on facelift (2003-2005) models.
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