The Victor Reinz had been suggested as being the best option for the 1.8 petrol on this site
MLS gaskets are way too fussy for the so so build specification of the K series.

Use the Payen BW750 gasket, to guarantee a good seal, regardless of liner height.

Alternatively use the gasket supplied by DMGRS, which has been designed as improved version of the original gasket.

https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/k-series-vvc-payen-bw750-elastomer-head-gasket-set-full-kit
 
I agree. Super difficult to get a Payen BW750 gaskets these days, so the DMGRS alternative may be the best route presently.
 
Noted this is an old post. I am curious though. Was this mainly in the earlier Freelander 1 series or cover all 1.8 rover engines.
I ask as I have a 2005 with 98,000 on the clock and still no HGF. I had thought about just putting it in to my local specialist garage and having a Victor Raynes gasket set popped in just as a precaution.
What do you guys think.
Is the 1.8 three door worth putting the money into these days.
I seem to come across many for sale with rather low miles on the clock.
Will they ever be a sought after model??

Late here, but head gasket never pops. I will give signs... so I would address that ONLY if you have a hint that's one foot in the grave.
Same with my case, did not want to touch it until I saw some oil in coolant.
 

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