Occasionally clean the distributor as follows
1. Wipe the inside and outside of the cap with a soft, dry cloth; ensure that the small carbon brush works freely in its holder.
2. Slacken the nut on the terminal block and lift off the spring and moving contact, Ensure that the contacts are free from grease or oil; if they are burned or blackened, clean with a fine carborundum stone or very fine emery cloth and wipe with a petrol-moistened cloth. Replace the moving contact.
3. Every 6,000 miles (10.000 km) check and adjust the contact breaker clearance as follows
(i) Remove the distributor cap and turn over the engine by hand until the contacts are fully open.
(ii) The clearance should be .014 to .016 in. (0,35 to 0,40 mm). The feeler gauge should be a sliding fit between the contacts.
(iii) If necessary, slacken the two screws which secure the adjustable contact and adjust by means of the adjuster screw until the clearance is correct; re-tighten the two retaining screws.
(iv) Replace the distributor cap.

Ignition timing
In addition to automatic timing advance and retard mechanism, the distributor incorporates a hand setting control, known as the octane selector. This is a vernier adjustment attached to the distributor, fitted with a sliding portion controlled by an adjusting screw and a calibrated scale marked R (retard) and A (advance) with a number of divisions between. The standard setting for the ignition is with the long line of the scale on the sliding portion against the mark on the selector body, thus leaving one division further possible advance and four divisions retard.
This setting is correct for premium fuel and with a clean engine, but should pinking develop as a result of the need for decarbonising, the control can be retarded a little by turning the screw in a clockwise direction. Do not forget to return it to the original position after decarbonising.
In certain countries very low grade fuel is supplied, in which case it may be necessary to adjust the octane selector to avoid pinking, even with a clean engine.

Ignition timing

Should the distributor have been disturbed, the ignition timing must be reset as follows:
1. Set the contact breaker point gap .014 to .016 in. (0,35 to 0,40 mm) with the points fully open.
2. Rotate the engine in the running direction until the mark on the flywheel, as detailed below, is in line with the pointer, with both valves on No. 1 cylinder closed.
95 and 110 models-6 degrees mark when using premium fuel.
3. The distributor rotor will now correspond with No. 1 cylinder high tension lead terminal.
4. Set the octane selector so that the fourth line from the left-hand side of the calibrated slide is against the face of the distributor body casting.
5. Slacken the pinch bolt at the base of the distributor head; rotate the distributor bodily in the opposite direction to the arrow on the rotor arm until the contact breaker points are just opening with the fibre cam follower on the leading side of the cam; re-tighten the pinch bolt.

Fan belt adjustment
As the fan belt is of the 'V' type, the drive is on the sides of the belt and it is not therefore necessary to adjust it tightly and so put an excessive load on the water pump and dynamo bearings; the tension is correct when the belt can be depressed 0.3125 to 0.4375 in. (8 to 11mm) by thumb pressure between the fan and crankshaft pulleys.
Check the fan belt tension every 6,000 miles (10.000 km) and if necessary adjust as follows:
95 models: Remove the air cleaner.
All models: Slacken the dynamo pivot bolts and the bolt securing the dynamo to the adjusting link. Move the dynamo outwards until the tension is correct and re-tighten the bolts.
95 models: Refit the air cleaner.

Dynamo
Every 12,000 miles (20.000 km) the dynamo mustb be lubricated at the commutator end bearing by inserting the nozzle of a pump type oilcan in the small central hole and injecting just sufficient engine oil to moisten the lubricating pad.

Gearbox and overdrive oil level
The gearbox, overdrive unit and clutch withdrawal are lubricated as one unit; the oil level must be checked every 3,000 miles (5.000 km) and replenished as necessary to the 'H' mark on the dipstick.
Both the dipstick and filler cap are accessible through the inspection hole on top of the gearbox cover after pulling back the carpet and removing the large rubber plug from the cover.
Anti-friction additives must not be added to the gearbox and overdrive unit,
Use of these additives, which are intended to reduce friction, may cause an oily film to be deposited on the lining of the cone clutch, thus causing it to slip.
95 models are not fitted with an overdrive unit.
Gearbox and overdrive unit oil changes
The first gearbox oil change should be made at 1,500 miles (2.400 km); thereafter the oil must be changed every 9,000 miles (15,000 km).

Gearbox and overdrive drain plugs, 110 models
A-Gearbox drain plug
B-Overdrive drain plug
C-Overdrive filter

To change the oil, with overdrive unit, proceed as follows
1, Absolute cleanliness is essential when draining, refilling or topping up the gearbox and overdrive unit, as foreign matter that enters may seriously affect the hydraulic operation of the unit. Immediately after a run, when the oil is warm, drain off the oil by removing the drain plugs in the bottom of the gearbox casing and the overdrive casing.
3. The overdrive oil filter is attached to the drain plug and should be cleaned in petrol before being refitted.
4. Replace the drain plugs and refill, through the gearbox filler, with the correct grade of oil. The total capacity is approximately 5 Imperial pints (2,75 litres) for the 110 models and 3 Imperial pints (1,8 litres) for the 95 model.
5. After refilling the gearbox and overdrive with oil, re-check the level after the car has been run, as a certain amount of oil will be retained in the hydraulic system.
Rear axle differential oil level
The rear axle differential oil level must be checked every 3,000 miles (5.000 km) and replenished as necessary to the bottom of the filler plug hole. Access to this plug is gained from underneath the car.
Rear axle differential oil changes
The first differential oil change should be made at 1,500 miles (2.400 km); thereafter the oil must be changed every 9,000 miles (15.000 km) in the following manner:
Immediately after a run, when the oil is warm, drain off the oil by removing the drain plug in the bottom of the axle casing. Replace the drain plug and refill with oil of the correct grade; the capacity is approximately 3 Imperial pints (1,75 litres).
Steering box lubrication
The steering box oil level should be checked every 3,000 miles (5.000 km) and replenished as necessary to the bottom of the filler plug hole on the top of the cover plate.

Steering ball joints

The steering joints have been designed in such a way as to retain the initial filling of grease for the normal life of the ball joints; however, this applies only if the rubber boot remains in position on the ball joint. The rubber boots should be checked every 12,000 miles (18.000 km) to ensure that they have not become dislodged, or the joint may be damaged.
To check for wear move the ball joint vigorously up and down. Should there be any appreciable free movement the complete joint must be replaced. Should any of the rubber boots be pushed out of position proceed as follows:
(a) Remove ball end from lever;
(b) Remove rubber boot;
(c) Thoroughly clean, all parts;
(d) Apply one of the recommended greases round taper of ball joint and also fill the boot;
(e) Reassemble all parts, using new rubber boot and springs as required.
Front suspension lubrication
Every 12,000 miles (18.000 km) remove the air release plug from the top of each swivel pin and the filler plug from the stub axle oil reservoir.
If necessary, add oil of the correct grade until it reaches the bottom of the filler hole and replace both plugs. Low-pressure lubrication equipment or a suitable funnel must be used for this operation and sufficient time allowed for air to escape through the top hole. The use of high-pressure lubrication at this point must be avoided, as serious damage to the oil seals would thereby result.

Front hub lubrication

Every 12,000 miles (20.00 kin) check front hubs for leakage.
Every 27,000 miles (45.000 kin) or two years, dismantle the front hub, thoroughly clean and repack with suitable grease.
This operation should be carried out by your local Rover Distributor or Dealer.

Wheel alignment
Every 12,000 miles (18.000 kin) check the wheel alignment as follows:
Ensure that all tyre pressures are correct, that the wear on the front tyres is approximately the same and that the front wheels are not damaged.
With the car unloaded, on a level floor and the wheels set straight ahead, push the car forward a short distance. Measure the alignment, which should be 0 to 0.125 in. (0-3 mm) toe-in; push the car forward to turn the wheels through half a revolution and check again.

Adjust by slackening the locknuts of the steering track rod and turn rod to obtain the correct alignment. Tighten locknuts and re-check. Ensure that the track rod ball joints are correctly aligned.