neilincov Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 rover by neil campbell, on Flickr I'm afraid a new job means that i'll have to part company with my lovely* Rover 214SLI. It has history as it has been a regular featured car in the Staff Car Sagas section of Practical Classics Magazine, and it's also late of the Sam Glover hangar of automotive achievement (Rover Group, subsection . It's Nightfire red complimented by patches of rust and go-faster lacquer peel. If you like shite, this is guaranteed to get your neighbours aroused. Good points: Utterly shite.Uprated head gasket / cam belt / top end rebuild by PC Tech Editor Sam Glover in 2010.Pro-fitted Multipoint LPG conversion (tank in boot) - I get approx 300 miles from £25 of gas (i pay 63.9p per litre - it's cheaper elsewhere)Four brand new Yokohama Blu Earth Eco-tyres (done less than 1000 miles - so I might swap them to another car, depending on sale price)MOT November 10, 2015New ignition system - plugs, leads, coil, rotor arm, dizzy capNew coolant temp sensor x 2It's not a BMW. Bad Points: Utterly shite.Brakes squeak like billy-o - will need a service / clean at leastUses some oil, but i do cover 600+ motorway miles per week, so that may have something to do with it.Suspected inlet manifold gasket leak (sucking noise on acceleration - new £3.50 gasket supplied - haven't had chance to fit it yet)Fan temp sensor failed last week - it's araldited into the radiator (thanks Mr Glover) so cannot be removed and replaced. I've gangstered in a temporary manual dash switch to avoid boil ups - long term solution would either be a new radiator or one of those temp sensors that fit in the top hose. Occasionally runs rough (but cleaning the plugs solves this, probably an LPG / lean running thang)Never been washed / interior a disgrace / generally filthy.Central locking motor has failed on drivers door.It's a bit shit.Passenger side front hubcap in passenger side foot well (needs to be cable tied on - but i like the gypsy look)Probably some other stuff too. Not sure on price so offers invited, take a punt - i need it gone as it's on the company insurance policy: i won't be able to drive it / have it on the road or leave it taxed after Friday 19 June. I do have off-road parking to store it on if needs be, but if it's my name still on the log book by June 19 and beyond i won't let it on the road for test drives etc as it's not worth the ANPR grief. LOCATION: Coventry, or if before June 19, Peterborough, Cambs possibly. Grab yourself a bargain - and laugh about sticking it to the tax man every time you gas it up - it never ceases to make me smile. Bastards. Peace and love, Neil PS: email me on neilincov@gmail.com if interested as probably won't be looking on here too much as i have a bleep load of work to get finished in the next week... Cavcraft, gordonbennet, trigger and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Paging Robt !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 or the cleland bros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Cleland bros Not for me, though it's possibly the best colour EVAH. This qualifies for cut price tax, and now a classic policy too. May I be the first to say "WhoTF LPGs a 214?!" A 220 maybe, but a 1.4 on gas is top flight mingebaggery. Good work. BorniteIdentity and saucedoctor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Funds going to JLO repairs? Thought Bruce and Nath would sort that out for you. Give 'em a kicking. GLWTS by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilincov Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Yes, well it belonged to Sam Glover's Aunt, and as his parent's ran a LPG conversion company the job was done to keep the family rolling along at maximum revs, and minimum notes. It's been done very well - even the MoT tester commented on the under car pipe routing efficiency / beauty. Plus the welding to the sills is top class so there should be little to fear come testing time* It's also got brand new headlamp assemblies. I forgot about that. The Rain X on the windscreen also comes at no extra charge. Someone must need a cheap, very cheap to run, runabout / commuting weapon? Plus yes, it does now qualify for classic insurance and the tax is 120 odd quid a year or something, so not too bad. *absolutely not a guarantee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Paging Robt !!!! I'm currently eyeing up some other ARG tat, but this is tempting. HMC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Oooof that are lovely. If only it was nearerIf only I hadnt just bought a new carIf only the cat hadnt just needed an expensive opIf only I could sell my car first * Delete as applicable. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Someone make this go away, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Does'nt LPG burn at a higher temp than petrol? If so, bonus - you can partake in a game of HGF roulette into the bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Any idea of a guide price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 May I be the first to say "WhoTF LPGs a 214?!"A 220 maybe, but a 1.4 on gas is top flight mingebaggery. Good work.I know a British Airways Captain who for many years only ran a Scenic 1.4 for his wife and an LPG'd 25 1.4 for himself. Naturally the 25 grenaded so he replaced it with a £300 last-generation Renault Espace which he also converted to LPG. He was tighter than two coats of paint though. Cavcraft, Vince70, Taff and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partridge Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Have you seen an Oxford Blue 800 parked next to it? That's me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilincov Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Come on dudes, must be worth £300 of anyone's money. It's got £200's worth of Yokohama's on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Sadly, the tyres aren't worth much now as they're now 'part worn' so probably £20 a corner at the very most. You may be better off lobbing some cheap brands on with half decent tread depth, if you have any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 RAFFLE!!!cms206 needs a Rovahhh in his life. RobT, Cavcraft and cms206 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 RAFFLE!!!cms206 needs a Rovahhh in his life.I'd bloody love an R8 but Mrs Wummin likes the Pride. I realise that this won't stop you all buying me a ticket each... Cavcraft and sloth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Oh bloody 'ell, I get paid in 10 days time and I've always wanted one of these (might be less trouble than my S124) I must resist... Please someone, buy this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philibusmo Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I would love to buy thisand try and make it as economical as possible by making it very light and aerodynamic with wheel spats and an early bonnet. The wedge shape has to be fairly slippery already no? Like a slightly square fish. Sadly I'm 9,000 miles away and already own 3 cars. Also various other excuses. I do, however, like the colour but even so, I'm out. GLWTS cms206 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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