MGZR 160

Thinking of buying a MGZR with the 160 engine, to replace my Xsara as the daily drive.
It will be a 52/54 model. Do they have uprated gasket fitted or is it the usual lottery
The other half will be using it & as she is 70 & likes sedate progress, should I have a rethink :dry:
I have driven several previously & don't see any problems as the performance is there if you want to use it.
After a couple of rides as a passenger in my "F", she refuses to get in it any more & thinks anything MG will not be suitable Bit of persuading needed :yesnod:

I had a 54 reg 1.4 and it was spot on i did 66k of trouble free motoring in the time i had it.

Just tell her it's a rover 25 with an mg badge on it. :coat:

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