Rover has been forced to launch an alternative to its residual value guarantee scheme for the 75 after some leasing firms complained that the programme was too difficult to integrate with the original system.

Jeff Peyton-Bruhl, Rover national leasing and rentals manager, said: “The new scheme is easier to manage but it still supports the principle of a residual value guarantee. The alternative doesn't involve a buy-back so we avoid the terms and conditions issues apparent with the original programme.