Rover warning lights: what each light means
In Rover models, the documented faults light up 3 warning lights on the dashboard. The most frequent: overheating (3 faults), airbag light (1 fault) and parking brake warning (1 fault). Overheating calls for stopping as soon as possible.
Which warning lights the faults of Rover trigger
Red ones first, and those that call for stopping. Below each warning light, the documented faults that trigger it, with their pages.
Overheating or temperature warning light
Urgency: As soon as possibleRedSymbol: thermometer over wavy lines (coolant)
The temperature needle climbs towards the red zone or the coolant warning light comes on. It usually points to a lack of coolant, a leak, or a failing thermostat or water pump. Driving on can warp the cylinder head or damage the gasket.
What to do: Stop as soon as you can and switch the engine off. Do not open the coolant reservoir cap while it is hot. If coolant is missing, do not set off again until you have found the leak.
3 documented faults that trigger it in the Rover
- High severity: Head gasket failure · Rover K-Series engine · 25, 45, 75 and 1 more
- High severity: Sunken cylinder liners and warped head after overheating · Rover K-Series engine · 25, 45, 75 and 1 more
- Medium severity: Coolant leaks: expansion tank cap, rear block rail and hoses · Rover K-Series engine · 25, 45, 75 and 1 more
Airbag warning light on
Urgency: Garage soonRedSymbol: a seated person wearing a seat belt with a circle (the inflated airbag) in front; in some cars, the letters SRS or AIRBAG
The airbag warning light means the system has detected a fault and an airbag or seatbelt pretensioner may not deploy in a crash. Causes range from a connector under the seat to the control unit or the airbag itself.
What to do: Have it diagnosed as soon as possible and check with the VIN whether the car has any outstanding airbag recall.
1 documented fault that triggers it in the Rover
- Critical severity: Seat SRS connector fault with airbag and seatbelt warning light on · outside the engine · 75
Electric parking brake warning
Urgency: Garage soonRedSymbol: letter P inside a circle in brackets, sometimes with an exclamation mark
Cars with an electric parking brake show a warning light or message when the caliper motor, its wiring or the control unit fails. The brake may not release or may not apply.
What to do: Do not rely on the handbrake if the warning appears: park on level ground and leave the car in gear. Have the system diagnosed.
1 documented fault that triggers it in the Rover
- Medium severity: Parking brake with insufficient effectiveness · outside the engine · 200 R3
Frequently asked questions
Which warning lights come on most in the Rover?
Overheating: 3 documented faults, such as head gasket failure. Airbag light: 1 documented fault, such as seat SRS connector fault with airbag and seatbelt warning light on. Parking brake warning: 1 documented fault, such as parking brake with insufficient effectiveness.
Which warning light of Rover is the most serious?
Overheating: its urgency is “as soon as possible”. Stop as soon as you can and switch the engine off. Do not open the coolant reservoir cap while it is hot. If coolant is missing, do not set off again until you have found the leak.
Which Rover models have the most faults that trigger warning lights?
Rover 75 (4 faults), Rover 200 R3 (4 faults), Rover 25 (3 faults) and Rover 45 (3 faults).
A warning light has come on in the Rover: what should I do?
Find which warning light it is on this page and check its urgency. With overheating, stop as soon as possible somewhere safe. For the others, book an appointment at a garage and have them read the fault code with an OBD reader: it shows which system has failed.