Target Audience:
Do-it-yourself enthusiasts and professional mechanics
Value Proposition:
Cost-effective alternative to dealership-scheduled maintenance and repairs
Key Manual Feature 1:
Dealer-level repair information
Key Manual Feature 2:
Detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions
Key Manual Feature 3:
Printable pages for workshop use
Engine Systems:
Engine mechanicals, lubrication, cooling, fuel, ignition, emissions, engine management
Transmission Systems:
Manual and automatic transmission overhaul, clutch, driveshafts, differentials
Brakes Systems:
Hydraulic systems, ABS, disc and drum brake service, parking brake
Electrical Systems:
Wiring diagrams, battery, charging system, starting system, lighting, instrumentation, body electricals
Suspension Steering:
Front and rear suspension, steering rack, power steering system
Bodywork Chassis:
Body panel repair, interior trim removal, chassis components
Routine Maintenance:
Oil changes, filter replacements, spark plugs, fluid checks, belt inspections
Major Repairs:
Engine rebuilding, transmission overhaul, suspension component replacement, brake caliper service
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic charts, common fault finding, electrical issue resolution
Diagnostics:
OBD-II diagnostics, sensor testing, actuator testing (where applicable)
Depth Of Coverage:
Full vehicle disassembly and reassembly, detailed component-level repair
Detail Level:
Step-by-step instructions with detailed illustrations and photos
File Format Details:
PDF (portable document format), universally compatible
Printable:
Yes, without any restrictions
Page Layout:
Printable pages, allowing for focused workshop use
Binding Type:
Digital (no physical binding)
Paper Type:
N/A (digital format)
Operating Systems:
Windows, Mac, Linux compatible
Rover 45 Engine Variants:
1.4L (K14), 1.6L (K16), 1.8L (K18), 2.0L V6 (KV6)
Mg Zs Engine Variants:
1.6L (K16), 1.8L (K18), 2.5L V6 (KV6) (including VVC variants)
Typical Horsepower Range:
80-180 HP (depending on engine variant)
Typical Torque Range:
115-235 Nm (depending on engine variant)
Fuel Delivery:
Multi-point fuel injection (MPI)
Engine Control Unit:
Lucas/Delphi ECUs (specific models vary)
Rover K-Series Engine Codes:
K14, K16, K18, KV6
Standard Transmission:
5-speed manual
Optional Transmission:
4-speed automatic (PG1/Jatco)
Clutch Type:
Hydraulically operated single dry plate clutch
Manual Gearbox Oil:
API GL-4, SAE 75W/90 (e.g., Rover part number: LR003521)
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Dexron III or equivalent
Euro Ncap Rating:
3-star (original Rover 400/MG ZS basis), specific ratings vary by year and equipment
Brake System Type:
Front ventilated discs, rear solid discs (or drums on some lower trims)
ABS Availability:
Optional on many models, standard on higher trims and later years
Airbag Configuration:
Driver and passenger airbags (standard on most models)
Audio System:
Factory fitted radio/cassette or CD player with speaker systems (upgrades possible, manual covers wiring)
Cruise Control:
Optional on some models, installation and repair covered.
Remote Central Locking:
Standard on most later models, manual covers system operation and potential faults.
Engine Oil Change Interval:
Every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first
Timing Belt Replacement Interval:
60,000 miles or 4 years for K-Series engines (critical maintenance item)
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol-based coolant, OAT (Organic Acid Technology) type, typically orange or pink (e.g., Rover part number: VYK000010)
K-Series Cylinder Head Gasket:
Prone to failure; manual details the correct procedure for replacement using MLS gasket and updated bolts/procedures.
Cooling System Hoses:
Can degrade and leak, particularly the 'plastic' thermostat housing on K-series engines.
Rust Corrosion:
Common on wheel arches, sills, and rear screen surround; manual covers minor body repair.
Electrical Gremlins:
Can occur due to age and poor connections, manual provides wiring diagrams for diagnosis.
Manufacturer Context:
Successors to the Rover 400/45 and MG ZS, part of the Rover Group's final models before privatization and subsequent demise.
Rover 45 Lineage:
Evolved from the Rover 400 (R3) platform, which itself was based on the Honda Civic (EG).
Mg Zs Origin:
Performance variant of the Rover 45, inheriting the sporty ethos of the MG brand.
Production Period:
Rover 45: 1999-2005; MG ZS: 2001-2005
Manufacturing Location:
Longbridge, Birmingham, UK
