guy-taliesin said:

I'm looking to replace our old Sportrak with Freelander.
I've done my homework, I know about the engine (old MGF in garage) but Viscous Coupling and front diff are different matter. Won a '99 three door on ebay but it locked the rear inside wheel on gravel/tarmac on full lock. Felt like the handbrake was dragging whilst driving. Lots of knocking from back end as well. What with an oil filler cap that seemed to be hammered on, almost clear water in header tank and a really heavy clutch pedal I left it there. Was I right? Is there anything else I should be looking for apart from the electrical stuff and leaks?
Ideally I'm looking for a 2000 up-date model - just before the tax rates went up. Can I realistically expect to get to get a reasonably tidy one for around £1500 - and from what I can tell I should budget for changing the coupling straight away. Guy

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guy-taliesin said:

Thanks for getting back guys - hunt continues. Really scary thing is the ones that have head gasket fixed and then blow hole in piston!!! My MGF has been fine - so far - but I check the water religiously. Strikes me that the real problem with all Austin Rover stuff is that people expect them to be like the Japs. There's still grease nipples on the MG - and I bet most people who buy them don't know that!

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