Cavcraft Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 For reasons too deep to explain, I'm flogging my Rover. I don't really want to auction it (because there's been loads recently) but will if needed, though prefer to sell outright... 1993 Rover 214Si 3 door hatchback, it's the 16V one.MOT July 2015, honestly unaware of anything that would prevent it from getting another MOT.'Taxed to get you home' It's only done 59,000 miles from new and only two former keepers. The latter worked at the Rover garage the car was sold from when new.Brilliant 'mingebag' spec, i.e no power steering and no electric windows but has central lockingBodywork wise I think you're going to struggle to find one better. There's a tiny handful of rusty marks, but nothing at all serious and it's incredibly straight.It's been really, really well looked after and it shows.Original and later Rover 25 wheel trims included.Two sets of floor mats, including the originals. The driver's door card has collapsed where you rest your armIt splutters at low revs (no, the head gasket has NOT gone) but it mostly clears up when you 'give it some' at cruising speeds.I've got a new rotor arm here but it's not been fitted.Bit grubby inside in places, will address this if I get chance. I reckon it's got to be one of the better ones left out there now and when it's on song it effing flies along, that lumpy running is a pain though but it seems fine on a run at 50mph plus. I'll get better pictures when I can and I'm also happy to take it for an MOT (at cost) if I get chance. Money? Subjective, I suppose, but I would like to think an Autoshite price tag of £450 is pretty fair. Don't want a swap or anything, soz. It's in Chester and as ever any inspection more than welcomed. *EDIT: Those pictures do NOT flatter the car, if anything it's probably shinier in real life. Tam, EssDeeWon, purplebargeken and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinsMom Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 oh, but you've not got that picture of a disgusted/disappointed barbara cartland doggie with the rovers service book.... for shame... and GLWS too. Essex V6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Oh, that is lovely. I hope someone throws cash at you and gives it the licking it deserves. I'd lick it all day long, and probably set my alarm to give it a lick in the night too. Very lickable. (note, because it's got a roof, and because my neighbour has just made some quite sarcastic comments WRT one terraced house and three cars, I'm oot) BorniteIdentity and D Spares & Tyres 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 No. 47. stephen01, UltraWomble, Jim Bell and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 R8 - check3 Door - CheckFloppy top - X And for that, Ahhhm Ooot, sorry, but GLWTS Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Are these t series or Honda engines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 BMW diesel, innit BorniteIdentity, Lacquer Peel, filthyjohn and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord Sward Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 It the Acclaim motor with motor cycle carbs actually. Vince70 and TRW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 These small-banger K-series are a right hoot The short gearing makes the difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 So its got a months MoT Doesn`t run quite right £450? Hasn`t sold yet then I assume? Lacquer Peel and alf892 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 So its got a months MoT Doesn`t run quite right £450? Hasn`t sold yet then I assume? You tell me with your 20 years experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Get it bought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 You tell me with your 20 years experience.That`ll be a no then...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 You all know this will be famous last words, but I've fitted the new rotor arm today, and the car is running like a dream. I'll try and get it in for an MOT this week/soon. oldcars, Bucketeer, alf892 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 BUMP Sadly not me buying this one. Insurance lottery says no. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Thought this would be very reasonable on the insurance side of things. Sad face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I imagine for other people it is, but I'm looking at paying an extra £150-200 on top of what I pay for the Xantia. I thought R8s were cheap to insure and had been very seriously considering this one. R8s make me happy, they're comfy and pleasant to drive and built well enough as well as looking pretty stylish, even more so when they're from before the time of the chrome grille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 pleasant to drive as well as looking pretty stylish Talk like this has no place on such a forum. Kindly have a good long word with yourself - and perhaps refamiliarise yourself with such stylish and pleasant cars as the Morris Marina Coupé I saw today in Hemel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Crikey, that IS expensive. Boo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Talk like this has no place on such a forum. Kindly have a good long word with yourself - and perhaps refamiliarise yourself with such stylish and pleasant cars as the Morris Marina Coupé I saw today in Hemel. *waves his "I own a Renault 6 and a Princess" exemption certificate* Sealtainn, catsinthewelder, BorniteIdentity and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 ^My objection is therefore overruled. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 This has gone straight through the MOT today (they blew the washer jets clear and replaced one bulb) with no advisories. Running like the proverbial Swiss watch and is a really pleasant place to be. Price remains £450 ono, I'm going to tackle giving it a bit of a valet and maybe peanut butter the bumpers back into life a bit. oldcars, eddyramrod and RichardK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MB Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Is £450 really that strong for what looks like a very good example of an r8, you tight cunts? BorniteIdentity, The Moog, michael1703 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Is £450 really that strong for what looks like a very good example of an r8, you tight cunts? That's going to be my new USP from now on, thank you! michael1703, alf892, The Moog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Get some linseed oil on those bumpers. NOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Last time I saw a 3 door one of these was in a dealer, a Rover dealer! Someone please buy it as it is ace. Tam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Those pics do it no favours, this thing is an absolute peach folks, I'm telling you. Now it has been cleaned again, (so as not to put off the punters,) I can tell you I've actually licked it, and it tasted every bit as good as it looked. And I was sober.(Keep yer pants on Billy, I'm still not in the market.) Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I think that's a fair price especially with 12 months MOT. I just need to arrange more storage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 With genuine Rover floor mats and trimz surely this has to bought by a certain Lord Sterling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 [ DVee8, Alexg, Bucketeer and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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