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{{Short description|Large British saloon car}}
{{For|the 1949–1959 automobile|Rover P3}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2020}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2018}}
{{Infobox automobile
| sp           = uk
| name         = Rover 75
| aka          = {{ubl
  | [[MG ZT]]
  | [[Brilliance Auto|Brilliance]] B8
  }}
| image        = Rover 75.jpg
| caption      = Rover 75 Connoisseur SE
| manufacturer = {{ubl
  | [[Rover Group]] (1998–2000)
  | [[MG Rover]] (2000–2005)
  }}
| production   = 1998–2005
| assembly     = {{ubl|United Kingdom: [[Cowley, Oxford]] ([[Plant Oxford]]: 1998–2000)|United Kingdom: [[Longbridge]], [[Birmingham]] ([[Longbridge plant]]: 2000–2005)}}
| platform     = Rover R40
| predecessor  = {{ubl|[[Rover 600]]|[[Rover 800]]}}
| successor    = {{ubl|[[Roewe 750]] (for Rover 75)|[[MG7]] (for MG)}}
| related      = {{ubl|[[MG 7]]|[[MG ZT]]|[[Roewe 750]]|[[BMW 3 Series (E46)]]}}
| layout       = {{unbulleted list | [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Transverse Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]] | [[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Longitudinal Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]] (Rover 75 V8)}}
| class        = [[Large family car]]<ref name="Euro NCAP Rover 75" />
| body_style   = 4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]]<br />5-door [[station wagon|estate]]
| engine       = {{ubl|'''Petrol'''|1.8 [[Straight-four engine|I4]] ''[[Rover K-series engine|18K4F]]''|1.8 [[Turbocharger|T]] I4 ''[[Rover K-series engine|18K4T]]''|2.0 [[V6]] ''[[Rover KV6 engine|20K4N]]''|2.5 [[V6]] ''[[Rover KV6 engine|25K4N]]''|4.6 [[V8 engine|V8]] ''[[Ford Modular engine#2-valve|2L2E]]''|'''Diesel'''|2.0 I4 ''[[BMW M47|M47R]]''}}
| transmission = {{ubl|'''[[Manual transmission|Manual]]'''|5-speed|'''[[Automatic transmission|Automatic]]'''|4-speed (V8)|5-speed [[Jatco JF506E transmission|JF506E]] (I4 & V6)}}
| wheelbase    = {{ubl|{{convert|2746|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (saloon, estate)|{{convert|2946|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (limousine)}}
| length       = {{ubl|{{convert|4747|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (saloon)|{{convert|4791|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (estate)|{{convert|4950|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (limousine)}}
| width        = {{convert|1778|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height       = {{convert|1424|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight       = {{convert|1370|-|1600|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
| designer     = Richard Woolley
}}

The '''Rover 75''' is a [[large family car]] which was manufactured from 1998 to 2005 and marketed under the British [[Rover (marque)|Rover]] marque. There are two [[body style]]s &mdash; a four-door [[saloon car]] and a five-door [[estate car]]. Initially built only with [[front-wheel drive]], a [[rear-wheel-drive]] variant with a V8 engine was later sold. There was also an extended-wheelbase model. In 2001, MG Rover launched a [[badge engineered]] variant, the [[MG ZT]]. A coupé concept was built, but did not receive further development.

Rover 75s were manufactured by the [[Rover Group]] at [[Cowley, Oxfordshire]] for one year. After owner [[BMW]] sold Rover, the 75 was manufactured by the new [[MG Rover Group]] at their [[Longbridge]] site in [[Birmingham]]. The Rover 75 debuted at the [[Birmingham Motor Show]], with deliveries commencing in February 1999.{{dubious discuss|date= October 2025 |1= Date confusion}} As the last large Rover saloon, production of all models ended in 2005 when MG Rover Group entered receivership.

==History==
The Rover 75 started life as part of a group of three new designs<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=richard_woolley |title=Interview with Richard Woolley - the 75 & ZT Owners Club |publisher=The75andztclub.co.uk |access-date=2010-10-03 |archive-date=8 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008232819/http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=richard_woolley |url-status=live }}</ref> for the company under the guidance of Richard Woolley; a large saloon codenamed ''Flagship'', a smaller vehicle (with the codename of ''Eric''), and the 75. Of these only the 75 concept progressed. The initial aim was to reskin the [[Rover 600]] (launched in April 1993)<ref name="AR">{{cite web |url=http://www.austin-rover.co.uk |title=The Unofficial Austin Rover Web Resource |publisher=Austin-rover.co.uk |access-date=2010-10-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100930044607/http://austin-rover.co.uk/ |archive-date=30 September 2010}}</ref> but following the [[BMW]] takeover in 1994, it was quickly decided that this platform would not be reused but replaced by an entirely new model, scheduled for launch in the late 1990s.

Work on the new model, codenamed ''R40'', progressed with little operational interference from BMW; the styling received an enthusiastic response from the management and both companies believed the classical look would be the ideal direction for Rover.  Advanced design processes included 3D virtual reality assembly simulations.

The Rover 75 debuted at the Birmingham Motor Show on 20 October 1998<ref>{{cite web|url=https://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/news/archive/1998-10/arrchive-the-new-rover-75-one-of-britains-fine-cars/|title=The New Rover 75 - One Of Britain's Fine Cars - October 1998 - News Archive - Honest John|website=classics.honestjohn.co.uk|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=26 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026110712/https://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/news/archive/1998-10/arrchive-the-new-rover-75-one-of-britains-fine-cars/|url-status=live}}</ref> and went on sale until 17 June 1999 having been extensively tested by the motoring press.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/371183.stm|title=BBC News - The Company File - Rover's 75 reasons to be hopeful|website=news.bbc.co.uk|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=4 March 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070304055019/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/the_company_file/371183.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>{{failed verification|date= October 2025 |reason= This is just the date the article was published. The source doesn't actually specify when sales began.}}{{dubious discuss|date= October 2025 |1= Date confusion}}

The 75 featured a range of petrol and diesel engines from 1.8- to 2.5-litre sizes. Petrol engines provided were Rover's four-cylinder K series in 1.8-litre guise and the quad cam KV6, offered in either short-stroke 2.0 or revised 2.5-litre formats. The 2.0-litre was later dropped on introduction of the 1.8-litre turbo for emissions purposes. A diesel engine was provided through BMW Group channels. Engineered by Rover Group and Steyr engineers for transverse mounting, the 4-cylinder M47R (M47 Rail) differed from M47D20 engines found in the E46 3 Series and E39 5 Series by featuring a direct injection common-rail system, different turbocharger and more sophisticated systems for temperature management.

Transmissions on all models were either the Getrag 283 5-speed manual, supplied from the company's new facility in [[Bari]], Italy, or the [[Jatco JF506E transmission|JATCO 5-speed automatic]] unit — one of the first transverse engine deployments made with this feature.

Disc brakes at all four wheels were augmented by a [[Robert Bosch GmbH|Bosch]] 5.7 4-channel ABS system and electronic brake force distribution. The parking brake was a cable operated drum integral within the rear discs.

Suspension was via front MacPherson struts, anchored by alloy lower L-arms and widely spaced mounting points. The rear suspension was a version of BMW's Z-Axle arrangement used on the 1988 Z1 sports car.

The 75 won a series of international awards.<ref name="BBC1">{{cite news |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/284492.stm |title=BBC News |date=1999-02-23 |access-date=2010-10-03 |archive-date=4 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070304111630/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/the_company_file/284492.stm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="CP">{{cite web |url=http://www.carpages.co.uk/mg_rover/mg_rover_75_itm_car_of_the_year_01_07_02.asp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080830053920/http://www.carpages.co.uk/mg_rover/mg_rover_75_itm_car_of_the_year_01_07_02.asp |url-status=dead |archive-date=2008-08-30 |title=CarPages 1st January 2002 |publisher=Carpages.co.uk |access-date=2010-10-03 }}</ref>

Assembly originally took place at Cowley but in 2000, following the sale of the company by BMW to [[Phoenix Venture Holdings]], production was moved to [[Longbridge]] in Birmingham, England.<ref name="EU">{{cite web |url=http://www.eiro.eurofound.eu.int/2000/05/feature/uk0005174f.html |title=European Union Industrial Relations News |publisher=Eiro.eurofound.eu.int |date=2000-05-28 |access-date=2010-10-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030609041202/http://www.eiro.eurofound.eu.int/2000/05/feature/UK0005174F.html |archive-date=9 June 2003}}</ref> 2001 saw the introduction of the Rover 75 Tourer (developed alongside the saloon but never authorised for production by BMW), swiftly followed by the MG ZT and MG ZT-T, more sporting interpretations of the model, differentiated by modified, sporting chassis settings and colour and trim derivatives. Between 2000 and 2003, there were few changes to the range: the most significant was the replacement of the 2-litre V6 engine by a low-pressure-turbocharged version of the 1.8-litre, four-cylinder engine. The introduction of the 'greener' 1.8-litre turbo greatly benefited British company car drivers who are taxed on [[carbon dioxide]] emissions. A customisation programme, ''Monogram'', was launched, allowing buyers to order their car in a wider range of exterior paint colours and finishes, different interior trims and with optional extras installed during production.{{Citation needed|date=August 2009}} Rather surprisingly, the 75 was offered for sale in Mexico, making it the first Rover to be sold in the Americas since the [[Sterling (car)|Sterling]].

From June 2002 a factory-approved dual-fuel petrol/liquid petroleum gas conversion was available in the UK on 1.8 and 2.5-litre models. The LPG conversion was an after-market undertaking approved by MG Rover. Developed by EcoGas Systems Ltd and Landi Renzo S.R.L. in conjunction with MG Rover Powertrain Limited, the conversion was ordered from Rover dealerships, the cars retaining the three-year factory warranty. The retail price of the conversion was £2,195, but in an effort to encourage LPG use for transport, for ecological reasons, the UK Government offered a Powershift Rebate of some 60% of the conversion cost. When running on LPG the Rover 75 suffers only a slight reduction in performance compared to running on petrol; LPG fuel consumption is also slightly higher than when running on petrol but this is more than offset by the greatly reduced cost of the fuel.

===Tourer===
Rover released the [[Station wagon|station wagon/estate]] bodystyle of the 75, called Tourer, in July 2001. The tailgate featured an optional opening rear glass section.  The load space was up to 1,480&nbsp;mm wide and 2,060&nbsp;mm long.<ref name="rover75.bplaced.net">{{cite web |url=http://rover75.bplaced.net/tourer.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308210738/http://rover75.bplaced.net/tourer.html |archive-date=8 March 2012 |title=Rover 75 :: Rover 75 Tourer}}</ref> With the seats up there is 400 to 680 litres of cargo space, and with the seats folded down (in a 60:40 ratio complete with centre load-through hatch) there is 1,222 litres available.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Vehicle !!Saloon !!Estate
|-
|Rover 75
|432 L
|400 L - 1,222 L
|-
|[[Alfa Romeo 156]]
|378 L
|360 L - 1,180 L
|-
|[[Audi A4#B5 (Typ 8D; 1994–2001)|Audi A4]]
|440 L
|390 L - 1,250 L
|-
|[[Jaguar X-Type]]
|452 L
|465 L - 1,415 L<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/first-drives/jaguar-x-type-3.0-v6-estate|title=Jaguar X-Type 3.0 V6 estate review - Autocar|website=www.autocar.co.uk|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201131308/https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/first-drives/jaguar-x-type-3.0-v6-estate|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[Lexus is#First generation (XE10; 1998–2005)|Lexus IS]]
|400 L
|343 L - 1,000 L
|-
|[[Mercedes-Benz C-Class#W202 (1993–2000)|Mercedes-Benz C-Class]]
|430 L
|465 L - 1,510 L
|-
|[[Saab 9-3#Second generation (2003–2014)|SAAB 9-3]]
|425 L
|419 L - 1,273 L
|}

Self-levelling rear suspension and an integral load restraint system were optional for the Tourer. Up to 100&nbsp;kg can be loaded onto the roof,<ref name="rover75.bplaced.net"/> and the rear sill has a height of 544&nbsp;mm. Four hinged chrome lashing eyes are fitted to the floor, and oddment stowage compartments and two recessed hooks are located in the side walls.

===Long Wheelbase===
[[File:Rover 75 Vanden Plas.jpg|thumb|Rover 75 Vanden Plas]]
A stretched version of the Rover 75 — initially called [[Vanden Plas]] (later simply ''Limousine'') was introduced in 2002. Developed in conjunction with vehicle builder [http://www.macneillie.co.uk S. MacNeillie & Son Limited] in Walsall, England, the model was stretched by 200&nbsp;mm in the rear floor pan and altering the rear doors. Available only in Connoisseur specification, its production moved to Longbridge after an initial short run by MacNeillie. The 75 was a ministerial car in the British Government, [[Tony Blair]] having official use of one while he was Prime Minister.<ref name="Auto Express">{{cite web |url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/51178/rover_75.html |title=Auto Express Rover 75 Limousine Test |work=Auto Express |date=2004-10-27 |access-date=2010-10-03 |archive-date=1 May 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070501030017/http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/51178/rover_75.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Alistair Darling]] was seen in a long wheelbase Rover 75.

===Rover 75 V8===
[[File:Rover 75 V8.jpg|alt=|thumb|Rover 75 V8]]
Rover announced a V8 model at the [[Geneva International Motor Show#2004|2004 Geneva Motor Show]]. This was the second iteration of the rear-wheel-drive platform developed from the front-wheel-drive Rover 75 platform by MG Rover, following the [[MG ZT|MG ZT 260]], introduced in 2003.  It was the first V8-engined Rover since the demise of the Rover SD1 in 1986. The platform was extensively re-engineered for the 4.6 litre version of the [[Ford Modular engine]] and rear-wheel-drive, including a stiffened tunnel and bespoke rear suspension.<ref name="R75">{{cite web |url=http://www.rover75.eu/ |title=The Ultimate Resource for Rover 75 |publisher=Rover75.eu |access-date=2010-10-03 |archive-date=9 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809030807/http://rover75.eu/ |url-status=live }}</ref> 

As with the ZT 260, the 75 V8 was built on the standard production line, removed to allow the necessary structural modifications and installation of the V8 drivetrain, then returned to the line for final trim. Instead of the MG ZT 260's Tremec TR-3650 manual gearbox, the Rover 75 V8 featured Ford's 4R75W 4-speed automatic transmission. Other features included non-standard heating and ventilation, revised brakes and suspension, quad exhaust pipes, special badging, and a "premium" front bumper featuring a deeper grille. 166 were produced in both saloon and tourer body styles, compared with 717 MG ZT 260s, for a total of 883 V8 cars.

A heavily modified MG ZT-T V8, known as the X-15 broke the speed record for a non-production estate car on Bonneville Salt Flats, USA, in September 2003, achieving {{convert|225.609|mi/h|km/h|3|abbr=on}}. The engine was bored out to 6 litres, producing {{convert|765|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}, but remained normally aspirated.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mgf.rulezz.com/MD_Zeds_BonnevilleRecord.html|title=The English Fantasy: Models - MG ZT-T X15|website=mgf.rulezz.com|access-date=2019-09-20|archive-date=17 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317025258/http://mgf.rulezz.com/MD_Zeds_BonnevilleRecord.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://autoweek.com/article/classic-cars/street-spotted-mg-zt-t|title=Street-Spotted: MG ZT-T|date=2019-05-31|website=Autoweek|language=en|access-date=2019-09-20|archive-date=8 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608221808/https://autoweek.com/article/classic-cars/street-spotted-mg-zt-t|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Facelift===

====Exterior====
In the northern hemisphere spring of 2004, Rover introduced a facelifted 75 featuring an entirely new front grille and bumper, with one-piece headlights with halogen projectors. The rear also featured a new bumper with a revised chrome boot handle.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roverklubben.se/en/a-facelift-for-rover-75.html|title=Rover Club of Sweden|website=www.roverklubben.se|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032033/http://www.roverklubben.se/en/a-facelift-for-rover-75.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The "premium" grille usually reserved for V8 and long-wheelbase models, was also applied to the limited edition CDTi Sport model in Portugal. This version, with blacked-out trim and 17-inch alloy wheels, was otherwise in Connoisseur SE spec, celebrating Rover's centenary in Portugal.<ref>{{cite magazine | url = http://sub.automotor.xl.pt/0405/500.shtm | archive-url = http://arquivo.pt/wayback/20110704141927/http://sub.automotor.xl.pt/0405/500.shtm | magazine = Auto Motor | date = April 2005 | title = Embalagem de luxo | trans-title = Luxury wrapper | archive-date = 4 July 2011 | access-date = 6 June 2017 | url-status = dead}}</ref>

====Interior====
[[File:Rover 75 dashboard.jpg|thumb|Dashboard pre-facelift]]
Classic SE, Club and Club SE trim levels were dropped, and on Connoisseur trim light oak wood took the place of the original walnut, which remained standard fitment on the entry-level Classic trim. Rover also added a new trim to the range called Contemporary which featured revised fittings such as larger alloy wheels, body colour exterior accents, black oak wood trim and sports seats as well as an altered equipment.  The instrumentation and its back-lighting were revised, the console texture finish was revised and the seat bolsters revised.  Access to the rear seats was improved and leg-room increased.<ref name="motoring.com.au">{{Cite web|date=2004-08-01|title=Rover 75 (2004-)|url=https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/rover-75-2004--4181/|access-date=2020-06-29|website=motoring.com.au|language=en-AU}}</ref>

====Technical====
Steering received revised ratios from the [[MG ZT]].  Suspension was reworked.<ref name="motoring.com.au"/>

===Gallery===
'''Pre-facelift styling'''
<gallery widths="200" perrow="4">
File:1999 Rover 75 saloon Sterling 2.5 V6.jpg|alt=|Pre-facelift early Cowley build Rover 75 Saloon
File:1999 Rover 75 Sterling MK1 rear.jpg|alt=|Pre-facelift early Cowley build Rover 75 Saloon rear
File:Rover 75 tourer.jpg|alt=|Pre-facelift Rover 75 Tourer / estate
</gallery>

'''Post-facelift styling'''
<gallery widths="200" perrow="4">
File:2005 Rover 75 1.8T Connoisseur (15562252077).jpg|Facelift Rover 75 saloon
File:2005 Rover 75 V8 Connoisseur SE Automatic 4.6 Rear.jpg|Facelift Rover 75 saloon
File:2004 Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTi Tourer facelift 2.0 Rear.jpg|Facelift Rover 75 estate
</gallery>

==Engine specifications==
The Rover 75 (and [[MG ZT]] derivative) were powered by a combination of Rover's own petrol and LPG [[Rover K engine|K-Series]] and [[Rover KV6 engine|KV6]] engines as well as Ford's [[Ford Modular|Modular]] V8 and BMW's [[BMW M47|M47]] diesel engine. The latter was designated M47''R'' to identify the unit as a Rover special.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://rover75.bplaced.net/powertra.html |title=Rover 75 :: Power Train |access-date=12 September 2012 |archive-date=21 February 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130221113752/http://rover75.bplaced.net/powertra.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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|-
!colspan=9|Petrol engines
|- style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;"
!Years
!Made By
!Model
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
!Top Speed
!0-62<br />mph (0–100&nbsp;km/h)
!Economy
|-
|1998–2005||[[Rover K engine|Rover]]||1.8 [[Manual transmission|Manual]]||1,798 [[Cubic capacity|cc]] - [[Straight-4|L4]] - [[Naturally aspirated engine|NA]]||{{convert|120|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|160|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|121|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||10.9 s||{{convert|36.2|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
|1998–2005||[[Rover K engine|Rover]]||1.8 [[Automatic transmission|Automatic]]||1,798 cc - L4 - NA||{{convert|120|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|160|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|118|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||12.3 s||{{convert|30.1|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
|1998–2002||[[Rover KV6 engine|Rover]]||2.0 V6 Manual||1,998 cc - [[V6]] - NA||{{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|185|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}}||{{convert|130|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}||9.6 s||{{convert|30.1|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
|1998–2002||[[Rover KV6 engine|Rover]]||2.0 V6 Automatic||1,998 cc - V6 - NA||{{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|185|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}}||{{convert|127|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||10.8 s||{{convert|27.5|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
|2002-2005||[[Rover K engine|Rover]]||1.8 T Manual||1,798 cc - L4 - [[Turbocharged|TC]]||{{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|215|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}}||{{convert|130|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}||9.1 s||{{convert|36.3|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
|2002-2005||[[Rover K engine|Rover]]||1.8 T Automatic||1,798 cc - L4 - TC||{{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|215|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}}||{{convert|127|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||9.7 s||{{convert|31.7|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
|1998–2005||[[Rover KV6 engine|Rover]]||2.5 V6 Manual||2,498 cc - V6 - NA||{{convert|177|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|240|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|140|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}||8.2 s||{{convert|29.4|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
|1998–2005||[[Rover KV6 engine|Rover]]||2.5 V6 Automatic||2,498 cc - V6 - NA||{{convert|177|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|240|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|134|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||8.9 s||{{convert|26.9|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
|2002–2005||[[Rover KV6 engine|Rover]]||2.5 V6 Automatic [[Wheelbase#Varying wheelbases within nameplate|LWB]]||2,498 cc - V6 - NA||{{convert|177|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|240|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|134|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||9.9 s||{{convert|26.6|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
|2003–2005||[[Ford Modular engine|Ford]]||4.6 V8 Manual||4,601 cc - [[V8 engine|V8]] - NA||{{convert|260|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|410|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|155|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||6.2 s||{{convert|23.1|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
|2003–2005||[[Ford Modular engine|Ford]]||4.6 V8 Automatic||4,601 cc - V8 - NA||{{convert|260|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|410|Nm|0|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|151|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||7.0 s||{{convert|22.1|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
!colspan=9|LPG engines
|- style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;"
!Years
!Made By
!Model
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
!Top Speed
!0-62<br />mph (0–100&nbsp;km/h)
!Economy
|-
|2002–2005||[[Rover KV6 engine|Rover]]||2.5 V6 LPG Automatic||2,498 cc - V6 - NA||{{convert|177|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|240|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|134|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||8.9 s||{{convert|21.3|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
|2002–2005||[[Rover KV6 engine|Rover]]||2.5 V6 LPG Automatic LWB||2,498 cc - V6 - NA||{{convert|177|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|240|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|134|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||9.9 s||{{convert|21.3|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
!colspan=9|Diesel engines
|- style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;"
!Years
!Made By
!Model
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
!Top Speed
!0-62<br />mph (0–100&nbsp;km/h)
!Economy

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|1998–2005||[[BMW M47|BMW]]||2.0 [[Common rail|CDT]] Manual||1,951 cc - L4 - TC||{{convert|116|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|260|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|120|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}||11.0 s||{{convert|51.4|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
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|1998–2005||[[BMW M47|BMW]]||2.0 CDT Automatic||1,951 cc - L4 - TC||{{convert|116|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|260|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|118|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||12.2 s||{{convert|40.9|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
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|2002–2005||[[BMW M47|BMW]]||2.0 CDTi Manual||1,951 cc - L4 - TC||{{convert|131|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|300|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|121|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||10.0 s||{{convert|50.0|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
|2002–2005||[[BMW M47|BMW]]||2.0 CDTi Automatic||1,951 cc - L4 - TC||{{convert|131|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|300|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|118|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||10.6 s||{{convert|40.9|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
|2002–2005||[[BMW M47|BMW]]||2.0 CDTi Automatic LWB||1,951 cc - L4 - TC||{{convert|131|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|300|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||{{convert|118|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}||11.8 s||{{convert|40.9|mpgimp|L/100 km|abbr=on}}
|-
|}

==Environmental impact==
Each engine fitted to the Rover and MG flagships were analysed and given a score between 0 (cleanest) to 100 (dirtiest) by Next Green Car.<ref>{{cite web|title=Next Green Car|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/|access-date=3 April 2017|archive-date=12 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312063029/http://www.nextgreencar.com/|url-status=live}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;"
|-
!MG Rover Vehicle !!{{CO2}} !!Score !!Competitor Vehicle !!{{CO2}}  !!Score
|-
!colspan=6|Petrol engines
|-
|'''Rover 75''' 1.8 Manual<br />'''MG ZT''' 120 Manual
|184 g/km
|style="background: yellow; color: black"|'''47'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10119/MG+ROVER-Rover-75-Saloon-1.8-Petrol-Manual-5-speed|title=MG ROVER Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 - UsedPetrol - CO2 185 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032137/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10119/mg+rover-rover-75-saloon-1.8-petrol-manual-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Alfa Romeo 156]] 1.6 T.S.<br />[[Volkswagen Passat (B5)|Volkswagen Passat]] 2.0
|195 g/km<br />206 g/km
|style="background: yellow; color: black"|'''52'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/39/ALFA+ROMEO-156-Saloon-Petrol-Manual-5-speed|title=ALFA ROMEO 156 Saloon 1.6 - UsedPetrol - CO2 195 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=24 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524153025/https://www.zap-map.com/|url-status=live}}</ref><br />'''55'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/18487/VW-Passat-Saloon-2.0-115bhp--Petrol-Manual-5-speed|title=VW Passat Saloon 2.0 115bhp - UsedPetrol - CO2 206 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201050951/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/18487/vw-passat-saloon-2.0-115bhp--petrol-manual-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|'''Rover 75''' 1.8 Automatic<br />'''MG ZT'''
|224 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''57'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10127/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-1.8-from--petrol-automatic-5-speed/|title=MG ROVER Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 from - UsedPetrol - CO2 224 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=2 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202191651/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10127/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-1.8-from--petrol-automatic-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Mitsubishi Galant#Eighth generation (EA1, EA2, EA3, EA7, EC1, EC5, EC7; 1996–2006)|Mitsubishi Galant]] 2.0 Automatic<br />[[Subaru Legacy (third generation)|Subaru Legacy]] 2.0 Automatic
|224 g/km<br />224 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''60'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10377/MITSUBISHI-Galant-Saloon-2.0-EQUIPPE-Petrol-Automatic-4-speed|title=MITSUBISHI Galant Saloon 2.0 EQUIPPE - UsedPetrol - CO2 224 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=3 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171203061557/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10377/mitsubishi-galant-saloon-2.0-equippe-petrol-automatic-4-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref><br />'''61'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/13741/SUBARU-Legacy-2.0-GL-Saloon-AWD-2001-Petrol-Automatic-4-speed|title=SUBARU Legacy 2.0 GL Saloon AWD [2001] - UsedPetrol - CO2 224 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=2 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202203209/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/13741/subaru-legacy-2.0-gl-saloon-awd-2001-petrol-automatic-4-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|'''Rover 75''' 2.0 V6 Manual<br />'''MG ZT'''
|225 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''57'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10123/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-2-petrol-manual-5-speed/|title=MG ROVER Rover 75 Saloon 2 - UsedPetrol - CO2 228 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=2 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202035614/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10123/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-2-petrol-manual-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Lexus is#First generation (XE10; 1998–2005)|Lexus IS]] 200<br />[[Subaru Legacy (third generation)|Subaru Legacy]] 2.5
|233 g/km<br />230 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''63'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/7489/LEXUS-IS-Petrol-Manual-6-speed|title=LEXUS IS IS200 - UsedPetrol - CO2 233 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=14 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614051127/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/7489/lexus-is-petrol-manual-6-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref><br />'''62'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/13779/SUBARU-Legacy-2.5-GX-Saloon-AWD-2002-Petrol-Manual-5-speed|title=SUBARU Legacy 2.5 GX Saloon AWD [2002] - UsedPetrol - CO2 230 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201084044/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/13779/subaru-legacy-2.5-gx-saloon-awd-2002-petrol-manual-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|'''Rover 75''' 2.0 V6 Automatic<br />'''MG ZT'''
|245 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''60'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10120/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-2-petrol-automatic-5-speed/|title=MG ROVER Rover 75 Saloon 2 - UsedPetrol - CO2 245 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=2 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202174631/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10120/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-2-petrol-automatic-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Mercedes-Benz C-Class#W203 (2000–2007)|Mercedes-Benz C]]240 V6 TouchShift<br />[[Hyundai Sonata#Fourth generation (EF; 1998)|Hyundai Sonata]] 2.5 V6 Automatic
|256 g/km<br />246 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''63'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10125/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-2.5-petrol-automatic-5-speed/|title=MG ROVER Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 - UsedPetrol - CO2 249 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=2 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202174634/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10125/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-2.5-petrol-automatic-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref><br />'''59'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/6985/hyundai-sonata-2.5-dohc-petrol-automatic-4-speed/|title=HYUNDAI Sonata 2.5 DOHC - UsedPetrol - CO2 246 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032141/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/6985/hyundai-sonata-2.5-dohc-petrol-automatic-4-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|'''Rover 75''' 1.8 T Manual<br />'''MG ZT''' 160 Manual
|193 g/km
|style="background: yellow; color: black"|'''50'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10132/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-1.8-t-petrol-manual-5-speed/|title=MG ROVER Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 T - UsedPetrol - CO2 193 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=4 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404234232/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10132/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-1.8-t-petrol-manual-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Honda Accord#Europe|Honda Accord]] 2.0i VTEC<br />[[Peugeot 406]] 2.2
|209 g/km<br />210 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''56'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/6451/HONDA-Accord-2.0i-VTEC-SE-Executive-+SatNav-5dr-2001-Petrol-Manual-5-speed|title=HONDA Accord 2.0i VTEC SE Executive +SatNav 5dr [2001] - UsedPetrol - CO2 209 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201074028/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/6451/honda-accord-2.0i-vtec-se-executive-+satnav-5dr-2001-petrol-manual-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref><br />'''57'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/11085/PEUGEOT-406-Saloon-2.2-160bhp-Petrol-Manual-5-speed|title=PEUGEOT 406 Saloon 2.2 160bhp - UsedPetrol - CO2 210 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201101105/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/11085/peugeot-406-saloon-2.2-160bhp-petrol-manual-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|'''Rover 75''' 1.8 T Automatic<br />'''MG ZT'''
|214 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''56'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10130/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-1.8-t-petrol-automatic-5-speed/|title=MG ROVER Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 T - UsedPetrol - CO2 214 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201200945/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10130/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-1.8-t-petrol-automatic-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[BMW 3 Series (E46)|BMW 3]]18i Automatic<br />[[Saab 9-3#Second generation (2003–2014)|SAAB 9-3]] 1.8T Automatic
|220 g/km<br />221 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''60'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/3068/BMW-3-Series-E46-318i-Saloon-Petrol-Automatic-4-speed|title=BMW 3 Series E46 318i Saloon - UsedPetrol - CO2 220 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=14 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614051048/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/3068/bmw-3-series-e46-318i-saloon-petrol-automatic-4-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref><br />'''59'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/12505/SAAB-9-3-Sport-Saloon-1.8-T-150hp-B207E--Petrol-Automatic-5-speed|title=SAAB 9-3 Sport Saloon 1.8 T 150hp B207E - UsedPetrol - CO2 221 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=14 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614004027/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/12505/saab-9-3-sport-saloon-1.8-t-150hp-b207e--petrol-automatic-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|'''Rover 75'''<br />'''MG ZT''' 160 V6 Manual
|225 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''56'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10038/mg-rover-mg-zt-160-petrol-manual-5-speed/|title=MG ROVER MG ZT 160 - UsedPetrol - CO2 225 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=4 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404224214/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10038/mg-rover-mg-zt-160-petrol-manual-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Kia Optima#First generation (2000–2005)|Kia Magentis]] 2.5 V6<br />
|237 g/km<br />
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''57'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/7275/kia-magentis-2.5-petrol-manual-5-speed/|title=KIA Magentis 2.5 - UsedPetrol - CO2 237 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=2 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202035604/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/7275/kia-magentis-2.5-petrol-manual-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
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|'''Rover 75''' 2.5 V6 Manual<br />'''MG ZT''' 190 Manual
|225 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''57'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10126/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-2.5-petrol-manual-5-speed/|title=MG ROVER Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 - UsedPetrol - CO2 225 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=2 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202134300/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10126/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-2.5-petrol-manual-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Mitsubishi Galant#Eighth generation (EA1, EA2, EA3, EA7, EC1, EC5, EC7; 1996–2006)|Mitsubishi Galant]] 2.5 V6<br />[[Opel Vectra#Vectra B|Vauxhall Vectra]] 2.6i V6 24v
|227 g/km<br />236 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''61'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10388/MITSUBISHI-Galant-Saloon-2.5-V6-ELEGANCE-Petrol-Manual-5-speed|title=MITSUBISHI Galant Saloon 2.5 V6 ELEGANCE - UsedPetrol - CO2 227 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201042436/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10388/mitsubishi-galant-saloon-2.5-v6-elegance-petrol-manual-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref><br />'''64'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/16526/VAUXHALL-Vectra-2.6i-V6-24v-Hatch-exc.GSi-2001-Petrol-Manual-5-speed|title=VAUXHALL Vectra 2.6i V6 24v Hatch exc.GSi [2001] - UsedPetrol - CO2 236 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=2 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202035610/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/16526/vauxhall-vectra-2.6i-v6-24v-hatch-exc.gsi-2001-petrol-manual-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|'''Rover 75''' 2.5 V6 Automatic<br />'''MG ZT''' 180 Automatic
|249 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''65'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10042/mg-rover-mg-zt-180-sports-petrol-automatic-5-speed/|title=MG ROVER MG ZT 180 Sports - UsedPetrol - CO2 259 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=18 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418005727/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10042/mg-rover-mg-zt-180-sports-petrol-automatic-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Ford Mondeo (second generation)|Ford Mondeo]] 2.5i V6 Automatic<br />[[Mazda Xedos 9#European designation|Mazda Xedos 9]] 2.5 Automatic
|253 g/km<br />258 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''68'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/6302/FORD-Mondeo-2.5i-V6-Saloon-18in-tyre-pre-2004-Petrol-Automatic-5-speed|title=FORD Mondeo 2.5i V6 Saloon 18in tyre [pre-2004 - UsedPetrol - CO2 253 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201035154/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/6302/ford-mondeo-2.5i-v6-saloon-18in-tyre-pre-2004-petrol-automatic-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref><br />'''69'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/7756/MAZDA-Xedos-9-2.5-Petrol-Automatic-4-speed|title=MAZDA Xedos 9 2.5 - UsedPetrol - CO2 258 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=14 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614051146/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/7756/mazda-xedos-9-2.5-petrol-automatic-4-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|'''Rover 75'''<br />'''MG ZT''' 260 Manual
|314 g/km
|style="background: red; color: black"|'''78'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10040/mg-rover-mg-zt-260-petrol-manual-5-speed/|title=MG ROVER MG ZT 260 - UsedPetrol - CO2 314 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=4 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404063913/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10040/mg-rover-mg-zt-260-petrol-manual-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Volkswagen Passat (B5)#2001 Facelift .28Passat B5.5.29|Volkswagen Passat]] 4.0 W8 4MOTION
|317 g/km
|style="background: red; color: black"|'''80'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/18517/vw-passat-saloon-w8-275ps--petrol-manual-6-speed/|title=VW Passat Saloon W8 275ps - UsedPetrol - CO2 317 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=2 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202074447/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/18517/vw-passat-saloon-w8-275ps--petrol-manual-6-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|'''Rover 75''' 4.6 V8 Automatic<br />'''MG ZT'''
|319 g/km
|style="background: red; color: black"|'''79'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10142/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-v8-petrol-automatic-4-speed/|title=MG ROVER Rover 75 Saloon V8 - UsedPetrol - CO2 319 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201105309/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10142/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-v8-petrol-automatic-4-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Volkswagen Passat (B5)#2001 Facelift (Passat B5.5)|Volkswagen Passat]] 4.0 W8 4MOTION Tiptronic
|312 g/km
|style="background: red; color: black"|'''79'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/18519/vw-passat-saloon-w8-tiptronic-275ps--petrol-automatic-5-speed/|title=VW Passat Saloon W8 Tiptronic 275ps - UsedPetrol - CO2 312 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=2 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202035617/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/18519/vw-passat-saloon-w8-tiptronic-275ps--petrol-automatic-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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!colspan=6|LPG engines
|-
|'''Rover 75''' 2.5 V6 LPG Automatic<br />'''MG ZT'''
|214 g/km
|style="background: yellowgreen; color: black"|'''44'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10116/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-2.5-lpg-automatic-5-speed/|title=MG ROVER Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 - UsedLPG - CO2 214 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201042427/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10116/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-2.5-lpg-automatic-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Volvo S60#First generation (2000)|Volvo S60]] 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG Geartronic
|227 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''61'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/17138/VOLVO-S60-2.4-Bi-Fuel-LPG-2005-Petrol-Automatic-5-speed|title=VOLVO S60 2.4 Bi-Fuel LPG [2005] - UsedPetrol - CO2 227 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=14 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614004156/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/17138/volvo-s60-2.4-bi-fuel-lpg-2005-petrol-automatic-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
!colspan=6|Diesel engines
|-
|'''Rover 75''' 2.0 CDT 116 Manual<br />'''MG ZT''' 120 CDTi Manual
|163 g/km
|style="background: yellow; color: black"|'''55'''<ref name="nextgreencar.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10115/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-2.0-d-96kw-diesel-manual-5-speed/|title=MG ROVER Rover 75 Saloon 2.0 D-96kW - UsedDiesel - CO2 163 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=2 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202233239/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10115/mg-rover-rover-75-saloon-2.0-d-96kw-diesel-manual-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Peugeot 406]] 2.0 HDi 90<br />[[Saab 9-3#Second generation (2003–2014)|SAAB 9-3]] 2.2 TiD
|150 g/km<br />164 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''60'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/11075/PEUGEOT-406-Saloon-2.0-Hdi-turbo-90bhp-Diesel-Manual-5-speed|title=PEUGEOT 406 Saloon 2.0 Hdi turbo 90bhp - UsedDiesel - CO2 150 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=2 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202232945/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/11075/peugeot-406-saloon-2.0-hdi-turbo-90bhp-diesel-manual-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref><br />'''65'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/12472/SAAB-9-3-Series-Diesel-Manual-5-speed|title=SAAB 9-3 Series 2.2 TiD 125hp D223L - UsedDiesel - CO2 164 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=14 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614050926/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/12472/saab-9-3-series-diesel-manual-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|'''Rover 75''' 2.0 CDT 116 Automatic<br />'''MG ZT''' 120 CDTi Automatic
|190 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''65'''<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10032/mg-rover-mg-zt-cdti-96kw-diesel-automatic-5-speed/|title=MG ROVER MG ZT CDTi-96kW - UsedDiesel - CO2 190 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=3 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703171923/https://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/10032/mg-rover-mg-zt-cdti-96kw-diesel-automatic-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|[[Audi A4#B6 (Typ 8E/8H; 2000–2006)|Audi A4]] 1.9 TDI PD 115 Tiptronic
|184 g/km
|style="background: red; color: black"|'''71'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/1314/AUDI-A4-Saloon-1.9-TDI-PD-SE-Tiptronic-115bhp-Std-SE-Sport-%26-Quat-Diesel-Automatic-5-speed|title=AUDI A4 Saloon 1.9 TDI PD SE Tiptronic 115bhp Std SE Sport & Quat - UsedDiesel - CO2 184 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=14 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614050950/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/1314/audi-a4-saloon-1.9-tdi-pd-se-tiptronic-115bhp-std-se-sport-%26-quat-diesel-automatic-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|'''Rover 75''' 2.0 CDTi 131 Manual<br />'''MG ZT''' 135 CDTi Manual
|163 g/km
|style="background: yellow; color: black"|'''55'''<ref name="nextgreencar.com"/>
|[[Audi A4#B6 (Typ 8E/8H; 2000–2006)|Audi A4]] 1.9 TDI PD 130 Quattro<br />[[Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)|Mercedes-Benz C]]220 CDI
|175 g/km<br />170g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''66'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/1316/AUDI-A4-Saloon-1.9-TDI-quattro-130ps-Std-SE-%26-Sport--Diesel-Manual-6-speed|title=AUDI A4 Saloon 1.9 TDI quattro 130ps Std SE & Sport - UsedDiesel - CO2 175 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=14 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614004052/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/1316/audi-a4-saloon-1.9-tdi-quattro-130ps-std-se-%26-sport--diesel-manual-6-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref><br />'''63'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/8507/MERCEDES-BENZ-C-Class-(W203)-Saloon-C220-CDI-Diesel-Manual-6-speed|title=MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class (W203) Saloon C220 CDI - UsedDiesel - CO2 170 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=14 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614004351/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/8507/mercedes-benz-c-class-(w203)-saloon-c220-cdi-diesel-manual-6-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|'''Rover 75''' 2.0 CDTi 131 Automatic<br />'''MG ZT''' 135 CDTi Automatic
|190 g/km
|style="background: orange; color: black"|'''65'''<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
|[[Ford Mondeo (second generation)|Ford Mondeo]] 2.0 TDCi 130 Automatic<br />[[Vauxhall Vectra#Vectra B (1995–2002)|Vauxhall Vectra]] 2.2 DTi 16v Automatic
|203 g/km<br />208 g/km
|style="background: red; color: black"|'''76'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/6113/FORD-Mondeo-2.0-TDCi-130ps-Saloon-18in-tyre-pre-2004-Diesel-Automatic-5-speed|title=FORD Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130ps Saloon 18in tyre [pre-2004 - UsedDiesel - CO2 203 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201071016/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/6113/ford-mondeo-2.0-tdci-130ps-saloon-18in-tyre-pre-2004-diesel-automatic-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref><br />'''75'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/16158/VAUXHALL-Vectra-2.2-DTI-16V-SXI-5dr-Hatch-2003-Diesel-Automatic-5-speed|title=VAUXHALL Vectra 2.2 DTI 16V SXI 5dr Hatch [2003] - UsedDiesel - CO2 208 g/km|first=Ben|last=Lane|website=www.nextgreencar.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=2 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202211417/http://www.nextgreencar.com/view-car/16158/vauxhall-vectra-2.2-dti-16v-sxi-5dr-hatch-2003-diesel-automatic-5-speed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

==Safety==
The Rover 75 was designed with reinforced footwells, underfloor box beams, [[Anti-intrusion bar|side impact bars]] and a "ring of steel" around each door opening to prevent jamming in case of an impact.<ref name="yaym.co.uk">{{cite web |url=http://www.yaym.co.uk/text/Rover/rover_gb_en_75_brochure.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-07-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120913230636/http://www.yaym.co.uk/text/Rover/rover_gb_en_75_brochure.pdf |archive-date=13 September 2012}}</ref> Driver and front passenger head and side [[airbags]] are fitted as standard, with side head "windowbags" available as an option until 2005 when they became standard equipment. If the window airbags had been standard equipment at the time of its Euro NCAP crash test in 2001, it would have scored the full five stars for the adult occupant impact rating.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.euroncap.com/tests/rover_75_2001/91.aspx|title=Latest Safety Ratings - Euro NCAP|website=www.euroncap.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=30 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730062200/http://www.euroncap.com/tests/rover_75_2001/91.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> Also fitted are [[disc brake]]s all round, [[Anti-lock braking system|anti-lock brakes]] (ABS), [[electronic brakeforce distribution]] (EBD) with a [[traction control system]] (TCS) available as an option on 2.0 engines and above.<ref name="xpowerforums.com">{{Cite web |url=http://www.xpowerforums.com/Acrobat/Rover%2075%20Price%20List.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=19 July 2012 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235128/http://www.xpowerforums.com/Acrobat/Rover%2075%20Price%20List.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> On models fitted with Rover's Hi-Line infotainment system, a [[Intelligent speed adaptation|speed warning indicator]] was also included.  Additionally, [[electronic stability control]] (ESC) was due to be made standard fitment on the 75 from the 2006 model year onwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forums.mg-rover.org/showpost.php?p=3093110&postcount=5|title=MG-Rover.org Forums - View Single Post - Is the Rover 75 a Zero star NCAP car?|website=forums.mg-rover.org|date=8 April 2009|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=24 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524153028/https://www.mg-rover.org/threads/is-the-rover-75-a-zero-star-ncap-car.295592/?post_id=3093110&nested_view=1&sortby=oldest#post-3093110|url-status=live}}</ref>

The 75 underwent [[Euro NCAP]] and [[Australasian New Car Assessment Program|ANCAP]] car safety tests in 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.euroncap.com/tests/audi_a4_2001/88.aspx|title=Latest Safety Ratings - Euro NCAP|website=www.euroncap.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=5 July 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705173823/http://www.euroncap.com/tests/audi_a4_2001/88.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Rover 75 achieved the following ratings:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
![[EURONCAP|Euro NCAP]] 2001 ''75''<ref name="Euro NCAP Rover 75">{{cite web |url=http://www.euroncap.com/tests/rover_75_2001/91.aspx |title=Rover 75; Euro NCAP – For safer cars crash test safety rating |publisher=Euro NCAP |access-date=2012-07-12 |archive-date=23 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120623013137/http://euroncap.com/tests/rover_75_2001/91.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref>!!Points!!Rating
|-
|Adult Occupant:
|30 out of 36
|{{rating|4|5}}
|-
|Pedestrian Impact:
|13 out of 36
|{{rating|2|4}}
|}

{{ANCAP
|overall_stars=4
|year=2001
|reference_code=ace064
|description=MG Rover 75 saloon
|frontal_offset=13.78/16
|side_impact=16/16
|pole=Not Assessed
|seat_belt_reminders=0/3
|whiplash_protection=Not Assessed
|pedestrian_protection=Not Assessed
|electronic_stability_control=Not Assessed
}}

All seats have [[Car seat#Anti-submarine seat|anti-submarine ramps]] and [[Seat belts#Three-point|three-point inertia reel seat belts]] with [[Seat belts#Pretensioners and webclamps|pre-tensioners]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rover-club.net/graphics/manuals/17/r75_technical_brochure.pdf|title=r75 technical brochure.pdf (9.8 MB)|first=Pavel|last=Niederle|website=Rover klub|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043625/http://www.rover-club.net/graphics/manuals/17/r75_technical_brochure.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> while the front seats get additional load limiters and automatic belt height adjustment as standard. In certain markets a [[Seat belts#Reminder chime and light|seat belt reminder]] for the driver was fitted. Each seat has an adjustable [[head restraint]] with the front ones pivoting on SE models. Thatcham's [https://web.archive.org/web/20120622024506/http://thatcham.org/ncwr/ NCWR] organisation (New Car Whiplash Ratings) tested the Rover 75 and awarded it the following scores:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!NCWR<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thatcham.org/ncwr/index.jsp?page=147&year=2005&rating=All&manufacturer=39&model=73&display=s&showDisclaimer=Y&showResultCount=Y |title=Safety &#124; New Car Whiplash Ratings &#124; Car Search &#124; Thatcham MIRRC |publisher=Thatcham.org |access-date=2012-07-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512162850/http://thatcham.org/ncwr/index.jsp?page=147 |archive-date=12 May 2012}}</ref>!!Score
|-
|Geometric:
|style="background: green; color: black" | '''G'''
|-
|Dynamic:
|style="background: orange; color: black" | '''M'''
|-
|Overall:
|style="background: orange; color: black" | '''M'''
|}

G = Good
A = Acceptable
M = Marginal
P = Poor

==Security==
A perimetric (and optional volumetric) alarm, engine immobiliser and remote-control central locking with [[deadbolts]] are standard equipment on the 75. Alloy wheels are fitted with locking wheel nuts. Automatic locking when driving off is standard, but can be disabled by a dealer. On the inside is a master locking switch and the boot can only be opened by remote control or an interior button.<ref name="yaym.co.uk"/> A battery back-up sounder and tracking device called Trackstar were available as options.<ref name="xpowerforums.com"/>

The 75 was tested by Thatcham's [https://web.archive.org/web/20120625160358/http://www.thatcham.org/nvsr/ New Vehicle Security Ratings] (NVSR) organisation and achieved the following ratings:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thatcham.org/nvsr/index.jsp?page=202&s=car |title=New Vehicle Security Ratings &#124; Car Search &#124; Car Results &#124; Thatcham MIRRC |publisher=Thatcham.org |access-date=2012-07-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110802043903/http://www.thatcham.org/nvsr/index.jsp?page=202&s=car |archive-date=2 August 2011}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Saloon !!Rating
|-
|Theft of car:
|{{rating|4|5}}
|-
|Theft from car:
|{{rating|3|5}}
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Tourer !!Rating
|-
|Theft of car:
|{{rating|4|5}}
|-
|Theft from car:
|{{rating|2|5}}
|}

==Popularity==
Initial sales of the Rover 75 failed to match the [[BMW 3 Series]] and [[Audi A4]] in the British car sales charts during 1999. The public unveiling of the car at the Birmingham Motor Show drew favourable reactions, but was unfortunately overshadowed by a press conference afterwards by [[BMW]] chairman, [[Bernd Pischetsrieder]], containing criticism of the UK Government's attitude to financial assistance in the redevelopment of the Rover [[Longbridge]] factory (where the new Mini and R30 were to have been produced),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/wbs/research/irru/wpir/wpir64_jb.pdf|title=Page 4, Employment Security In The Aftermath Of The Break-Up Of Rover Group by Joy Batchelor, Warwick Business School, February 2001|access-date=9 January 2015|archive-date=13 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713082502/http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/wbs/research/irru/wpir/wpir64_jb.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> and effectively suggesting that Rover was in crisis.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/business/2000/mar/26/rover.observerbusiness|title=How brash BMW ran Rover to catastrophe|first=The Guardian|last=Staff|date=26 March 2000|website=The Guardian|access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=24 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524165331/https://www.theguardian.com/business/2000/mar/26/rover.observerbusiness|url-status=live}}</ref> Press reaction interpreted this as saying that BMW were unhappy with continuing financial losses and were intending to close Rover down. This undoubtedly scared off many prospective buyers, despite the very positive reaction to the car itself. Indeed, it did (and still does) hold up very well with the [[Jaguar S-Type (1999)|Jaguar S-Type]] that was unveiled at the same show.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wheels.ae/car-culture/ntfh/article/2658/not-their-finest-hour-bernd-pischetsrieder|title=Not their finest hour: Bernd Pischetsrieder|website=wheels|access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=29 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629045406/https://wheels.ae/car-culture/ntfh/article/2658/not-their-finest-hour-bernd-pischetsrieder|url-status=dead}}</ref> Rover's brand image also hurt the 75 against competitors despite its positive reception.<ref>{{Cite book| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=S3mBjtBR-3wC&q=rover+jeremy+clarkson+-range+-land+-doncaster&pg=PA281| title=Brand Failures: The Truth about the 100 Biggest Branding Mistakes of All Time| isbn=9780749439279| last1=Haig| first1=Matt| year=2003| publisher=Kogan Page Publishers| access-date=4 December 2020| archive-date=24 May 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524153026/https://books.google.com/books?id=S3mBjtBR-3wC&q=rover+jeremy+clarkson+-range+-land+-doncaster&pg=PA281#v=snippet&q=rover%20jeremy%20clarkson%20-range%20-land%20-doncaster&f=false| url-status=live}}</ref>

Sales picked up substantially during 2000, and it was Britain's fifth-most popular new car in the month of April of that year. It was still selling reasonably well at the time of MG Rover's bankruptcy in April 2005, and a small number of unsold 75s were still in stock as of early-2007, as [[Nanjing Automobile]] was preparing to reopen Longbridge.

Based on the combination of safety, performance and maintainability, the Rover 75 was found in 2011 to be the cheapest car to [[Insurance|insure]] in the United Kingdom across all age groups.{{cn|date=July 2025}}

===Production===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Production
|-
| 1999
| 53,581
|-
| 2000
| 31,545
|-
| 2001
| 33,883
|-
| 2002
| 32,123
|-
| 2003
| 30,449
|-
| 2004
| 24,156
|-
| 2005
| 5,439
|-
| '''Total'''
| '''211,175'''
|}

==Models==
[[File:1strover75.JPG|thumb|right|The first production Rover 75 model, a V6 Connoisseur, 1998]]
[[File:2005 Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur 1.9.jpg|thumb|right|The last production Rover 75 model, a CDTi Connoisseur, 2005]]

'''1998 – 2004 (Mark I)'''

*Classic
*Classic SE
*Club
*Club SE
*Connoisseur
*Connoisseur SE
*Vanden Plas (LWB model)

'''2004 – 2005 (Mark II)'''

*Classic
*Contemporary
*Contemporary SE
*Connoisseur
*Connoisseur SE
*Sport (Portugal)
*Limousine (LWB model)

'''2006 – 2016 (Roewe 750)'''

*1.8 Turbo Base (18K4G, modified Rover K-Series)
*1.8 Turbo High-Line (18K4G, modified Rover K-Series)
*2.5 Base (25K4F, modified Rover KV6)
*2.5 High-Line o9629 (25K4F, modified Rover KV6)

==Reviews==
*[[Auto Trader Group|Auto Trader]] {{rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.autotrader.co.uk/articles/2009/02/cars/rover/75/rover-75-car-review |title=Rover 75 - 10 Point Test |publisher=Auto Trader |access-date=2011-08-27 |archive-date=9 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110909232408/http://www.autotrader.co.uk/articles/2009/02/cars/rover/75/rover-75-car-review |url-status=live }}</ref><br />'The 75's biggest problem was its image; potential buyers just assumed it was hopelessly outclassed by rivals. Nothing could be further from the truth though, as the car could compete on equal terms with some prestigious adversaries'
*[http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/ Honest John] {{rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/rover/75-1999/ |title=Car-By-Car Reviews - Rover 75 |publisher=Honest John |access-date=2013-09-04 |archive-date=26 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426012551/http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/rover/75-1999/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><br />Positives: A fine looking car from all angles. Destined to become a classic<br />Negatives: Let down by cooling system problems on all K-Series engines, particularly the 1.8
*''[[Parker's Car Guides|Parker's]]'' {{rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/rover/75-saloon-1999.aspx? |title=Reviews - Rover 75 |publisher=Parker's Car Guides |access-date=2011-08-27 |archive-date=20 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110820063032/http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/rover/75-saloon-1999.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref><br />Pros: Rover refinement and heritage. Handsome looks and a charming, comfortable interior.<br />Cons: Mid-range Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz [rivals].
*[[Royal Automobile Club plc|RAC]] {{rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rac.co.uk/car-reviews/all/rover/75/207351/ |title=Rover 75 Tourer Review - Car Reviews |publisher=RAC |access-date=2011-08-27 |archive-date=4 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304095349/http://www.rac.co.uk/car-reviews/all/rover/75/207351/ |url-status=live }}</ref><br />'The Rover 75 Tourer is one of those rare ... cars that retains a genuine sense of occasion whenever you get behind the wheel. The retro clocks and the buttoned down rectitude of the detailing all contributes to a huge feel good factor.'
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070319233216/http://www.verdictoncars.com/ Verdict On Cars] {{rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.verdictoncars.co.uk/jsp/vocmain.jsp?lnk=201&model=758|title=MG Rover 75|publisher=Verdict on Cars|access-date=2011-08-27|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323154955/http://www.verdictoncars.co.uk/jsp/vocmain.jsp?lnk=201&model=758|archive-date=23 March 2012}}</ref><br />'Recommended. The standard 75 has an elegance missing from German executive car rivals, with wood and leather harking back to a bygone age. The Tourer estate models are, surprisingly, even prettier and very practical indeed.'
*''[[What Car?]]'' {{rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/used/rover/75-saloon/summary/23525-2 |title=Rover 75 - New Car Review - What Car? |publisher=Whatcar.com |access-date=2014-05-02 |archive-date=28 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111028205954/http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/used/rover/75-saloon/summary/23525-2 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />For - It's excellent over long distances and smooths out bumps like a luxury car. It's cheap, well equipped and practical, and comes with olde-worlde charm.<br />Against - The rear seats are cramped and you get a much sharper drive from its German rivals.
*''[[Which?]]'' {{rating|3.5|5|score=3.3/5 stars}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rover75.bplaced.net/docs/r75_which.pdf |title=In-Depth Report - Rover 75 |publisher=Which? |access-date=2011-08-27 |archive-date=25 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725162351/http://rover75.bplaced.net/docs/r75_which.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref><br />For: rock-bottom prices | strong diesel engine | lots of equipment | comfortable<br />Against: patchy reliability | hefty depreciation | no dealer network | limited warranty
*[http://www.wisebuyers.co.uk Wise Buyer's] {{rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wisebuyers.co.uk/motoring/car-reviews/Rover/75+%281999-05%29/1108/ |title=Rover 75 Review |publisher=Wise Buyer's Guides |access-date=2011-08-27 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304065152/http://www.wisebuyers.co.uk/motoring/car-reviews/Rover/75+(1999-05)/1108/ |url-status=live }}</ref><br />'The elegant 75 showed that Rover ... could build a quality executive car that's refined, reliable, good to drive [with] real presence.'

==Awards and accolades==
'''1999'''
*''[[What Car]]?'' – 'Car of the Year'<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/284492.stm|title=BBC News - The Company File - Rover wins car of the year|website=news.bbc.co.uk|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=24 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524153028/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/284492.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>
*''What Car?'' – 'Compact Executive Car of the Year'
*''What Car?'' – 'Diesel Car of the Year'
*''[[Auto Express]]'' – 'World Car'
*Journal/AA – 'Business Car of the Year'<ref name="news.google.com">{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2479&dat=20000113&id=9oc1AAAAIBAJ&pg=1230,25119801|title=Philippine Daily Inquirer - Google News Archive Search|website=news.google.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=9 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509020853/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2479&dat=20000113&id=9oc1AAAAIBAJ&pg=1230,25119801|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Italy – 'World's Most Beautiful High Class Saloon'<ref name="news.google.com"/>
*''Bild am Sonntag'' – 'Golden Steering Wheel Award'<ref name="news.google.com"/>
*The Society of Plastic Engineers – ''Innovative Use of Plastic''<ref name="news.google.com"/>
*[[British International Motor Show]] – ''Best Riding And Handling [[Front-wheel drive|FWD]] Saloon in the World''
*Japan – '[[Car of the Year Japan|Import Car of the Year]]' (1999–2000)<ref name="carenthusiast.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.carenthusiast.com/news0412/rover_1.htm|title=Car Enthusiast NEWS (Rover 75 wins Japanese award) - by CAINT.COM|website=www.carenthusiast.com|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304192456/http://www.carenthusiast.com/news0412/rover_1.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
*''Middle East Wheels & Gears'' – 'Car of the Year'
'''2000'''
*''Middle East Wheels & Gears'' – 'Car of the Year'
*''New Zealand's National Business Review'' – 'Car of the Year'
*''Executive Class'' – 'Portuguese Car of the Year'
*''What Car?'' – 'Compact Executive Car of the Year'
*2000 '[[European Car of the Year]]' Awards: ''Only Executive Car Short Listed''
*''Used Car Buyer'' – 'Used Car of the Year'
'''2001'''
*''Used Car Buyer'' – 'Used Car of the Year'
*''Diesel Car Magazine'' – 'Compact Executive Car'
*[[J. D. Power and Associates|JD Power]] Survey – ''Only European Car in the Top 5''
'''2002'''
*''[[Auto Express]]'' Used Car Honours – 'Best Diesel Car'
*''Used Car Buyer'' – 'Best Used Medium Car'
*''ITM'' – 'Car of the Year'<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carpages.co.uk/|title=CarPages &#124; Made for People Buying Cars™|website=www.carpages.co.uk|access-date=29 June 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612164541/https://www.carpages.co.uk/|url-status=live}}</ref>
*''Australian Institute of Transport Management'' – 'Car of the Year'
'''2004'''
*''Used Car Buyer'' – 'Used Car of the Year'
*''Used Car Buyer'' – 'Best Used Family Car of the Year'
*''Most Popular [[British Armed Forces]] Tax Free Car Purchase''
'''2006'''
*''Auto Express'' Driver Power – 'Best Ride Quality' (1st)
'''2007'''
*''[[Auto Trader Group|Auto Trader]]'' Used Car Awards – 'Best Family Car'
'''2010'''
*''Auto Express'' Driver Power – 'Best Ride Quality' (2nd)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/40918/best-ride-quality|title=Best for ride quality|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032935/http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/40918/best-ride-quality|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''2011'''
*''Auto Express'' Driver Power – 'Best Ride Quality' (1st)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/40937/best-ride-quality|title=Best for ride quality|newspaper=Auto Express|access-date=20 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201030540/http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/40937/best-ride-quality|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Chinese production==
[[File:Roewe 750 01 China 2012-04-22.JPG|thumb|Roewe 750]]
Production of the Rover 75 and [[MG ZT]] ended when [[MG Rover Group]] went into administration in April 2005. The Rover 75 design was purchased by [[Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation]] (SAIC) in early 2005, although the new MG Rover Group owner, [[Nanjing Automobile|Nanjing Automobile Corporation]] (NAC) acquired the tooling for the car. Both companies launched revised versions of the 75/ZT in China. SAIC's model was named the [[Roewe 750]] (following the purchase of the Rover brand by [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]], the [[Roewe]] marque was created by SAIC for use worldwide) and NAC's the [[MG 7]].

The Roewe brand and Roewe 750 were launched at the Beijing Motor Show in November 2006. The 750 is based on the long-wheelbase 75 platform, and engineering was completed by Ricardo 2010.<ref name="aro">{{cite web|url=http://www.aronline.co.uk/index.htm?sac528indexf.htm|title=Roewe 750|last=Adams|first=Keith|date=2008-09-20|work=AROnline|access-date=2009-03-11|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090415001506/http://www.aronline.co.uk/index.htm?sac528indexf.htm|archive-date=15 April 2009}}</ref>

The MG 7 was launched in March 2007.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6497959.stm |title=Chinese plant rolls out first MG |work=BBC News |date=27 March 2007 |access-date=2007-03-27 |archive-date=30 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070330074111/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6497959.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>
NAC also introduced a long-wheelbase version of the MG 7, called the MG 7L.<ref name="trend-mg7l">{{cite web|url=http://blogs.motortrend.com/6217537/china/mg-7-rolls-out-in-china-tf-roadsters-uk-launch-delayed/index.html|title=MG 7 rolls out in China, TF roadster's UK launch delayed|last=Ougarov|first=Kirill|date=2007-09-28|work=[[Motor Trend]]|access-date=2009-03-13|archive-date=15 October 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081015204928/http://blogs.motortrend.com/6217537/china/mg-7-rolls-out-in-china-tf-roadsters-uk-launch-delayed/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Brilliance B8==
Shortly before the collapse of Rover, [[Brilliance Auto|Brilliance]], who, like Rover, had a partnership with [[BMW]], was looking to expand their product line with a big saloon. They approached Rover regarding the Rover 75. {{Clarify|reason=Is "B8" Brilliance's badging of the Rover 75? Prototypes? (Lots of missing information here.)|date=March 2025|text=As a demo, Rover exported 24 Brilliance B8s to China that were then sold through dealerships, although the cars were only meant to be prototypes. Because the deal never happened, they are still the only 24 Brilliance B8s.}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Feijter |first=Tycho de |date=2018-03-06 |title=The Brilliance-Rover 75 Cars of China |url=http://chinacarhistory.com/2018/03/06/the-brilliance-rover-75-cars-of-china/ |access-date=2019-12-03 |website=ChinaCarHistory |language=en-US |archive-date=30 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630031704/https://chinacarhistory.com/2018/03/06/the-brilliance-rover-75-cars-of-china/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

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