i am looking at buying a rover 75 2 ltr automatic on a 51 plate. the only issue i can see is that the abs light stays on.. i believe it would be an mot failure next year when its due... does anyone know if there are any inherent problems with the sensor , and would they be easy and not financially stupid to fix..

george crichton, September 2010

Rover 75 abs ecu also provides speedo pulse from front off side wheel so if you still have a speedo you can count that one out as faulty.When you turn on ignition abs light should come on for a self test then go off.If it does this but comes on when car moves then a wheel sensor has gone down.Check wiring to front sensors as they tend to rub against the wheel on full lock.Sensors are about 60 quid on e bay but are a bit of a bi*ch to fit.Remove the locating screw and pull out the old unit but before you try and fit the new unit rub down the plastic rib on the sensor body with a file or the buggers wont push into the hub carrier but don't take too much off.

hammy, September 2010