I picked up from my local tip this Rover Model 85, not that i knew it at the time but thanks to the great history post by CyberJack I now know what it is. I did see another post on here mentioning that parts for these are really not available which is a bummer. The mower is complete from what i can see, its missing the swing handle "nut" and the catcher. The engine looks to be original and with a 1975 date code. Strange thing is it's green not blue but has the later removed air filter on the handle.
I managed to get her running with a new spark plug and new made spark plug lead as these were missing. The issue i have is that the landroll did engage intermittently, once engaged it would work for a bit then then stop and now it doesn't engage at all. Obviously there is no videos of teardowns etc for this that i can find, i'm wondering if the landroll is similar to a SB in any ways, i know it took some inspiration from it. Any information would be wonderful. This is not my only cylinder mower but would love to get it all working again as its a little beauty and almost original.
