Sold 1993 Rover 216 GSI crusty but nice, MOT'd, £5 a pop or £225

[bramz7]

Hello,

 

I had intended to keep this one going, but sensibly, I can't do 4 cars at the moment, and shouldn't have attempted to.

 

This has been my daily for a month and despite not using it for any commuting, I have done nigh on 1300 miles in it. Probably because all my nearest and dearest have wanted me to drive places far away in it during the weekend.

 

It's an ex Rover UK car, and belonged to an old chap for a decent wedge of its life. I have tons of paperwork for it from that part of its life, he spent a bloody fortune on it. 

It got bumped in to during his ownership, passed a VIC check and the only signs it had an accident is the slight rattle from the boot. 

 

It does have some good bits:

 

-Engine is peppy and quick, sits at 70 all day and loves it. The temperature never strays above midway, ever, even in traffic. 

-Everything works. Literally everything. All four windows, sunroof, switch gear, original stereo, speakers sound oddly amazing for an older car.

-Original everything too.

-Blue leather is a rare option and the seats are pristine. Most of the interior is spotless, and the headlining is not sagging either.

-Decent ish, if slightly old looking tyres.

-Starts first time

-Never FTP'd or even wanted to on me.

- Really comfortable to sit in for extended periods.

 

Bad bits

 

-Very rusty in parts. I don't know when it was done but someone stuffed the nearside rear arch with filler. Said filler has now gone AWOL and there is some tape hiding the utter misery behind. Door bottoms are going the same way, as are all the arches, in varying degrees. Not beyond hope by any means though, just prepare yourself.

-Hot starting is not the engines forte.

-Paint is generally good but noticed some lacquer flaking off a rear door the other day

-Cambelt due in about 5k.

- Needs a service

-Small leak into boot, but I have not found a puddle.

-Wiper blades smearing a touch.

-PAS pump ever so slightly whiney...

 

Anyway, it is a good car, and will drive literally anywhere. I kind of don't want to sell it, but know it's presence will eventually hinder me and I will end up growing to resent it.

 

£275. Located in Reading, Berks.

 

Some basic photos for now but I shall add more when I can.

 

I know there is millions of for sale adverts on here at the moment so don't expect this to sell too quickly. 

 

Will be entering short term storage this coming weekend.

 

 

1993 Rover 216 GSI Blue Leather Interior. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr

 

My 1993 Rover 216 GSI. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr

 

My 1993 Rover 216 GSI. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr

 

[Mrs6C]

Those seats - wow!

[KruJoe]

...and that dash though!

I don't think I've ever seen a blue one in an R8 before.

 

Boot dampness - TADTS

I fixed mine by replacing the tail-light seals with ones cut from an old Karrimat smeared in Vaseline. The original foam-rubber seals are very porous, and the channels pour rain water straight onto them.

 

Hot-start issue - TADTS

Because Ronda, I'm 99% sure it'll be a failing soldered connection inside the fuel pump relay, which lives inside the centre console, best accessed by lying on your back in the passenger footwell.

 

I think I might have a PAS pump for this, was good, but not used for several years, FREE to the winning bidder, just pay postage. 

[Fabergé Greggs]

[bramz7]

It is a sea of blue finesse inside. Even the seat belt guides are blue.

 

Oh yeah it's done 80k by the way.

[Jimbob McGregor]

Looking at the MOT history this once had an advisory for having a the sump plug replaced with a spark plug. Never seen that one before!

[oldcars]

[Lord Sterling]

 

What I wouldn't give to own that man, Coventry registered as well. But guess what, I don't even have job now, let alone monies

 

Good luck with the sale man. I hope it goes to a shiter here.

[flat4alfa]

Blue dash?!

 

Must be saved

[RobT]

As Joe said, the hot start could be the fuel relay, or as I found on mine it was the ignition module. 20 quid or so and fairly easy to fit, so it'll give the new owner something to do!

 

I'll have a bunch of tickets if it goes to roffle bramz.

[bramz7]

Potentially have an interested party in this at the moment. Will update accordingly.

 

I'm so 50/50 about selling it but these things happen. Can't keep them all.

[lesapandre]

Interesting car. Hope it finds a good home. From the era when Rover was in with a chance. Should have gone to Honda.

[flat4alfa]

Should've gone to Brilliance!

[stephen01]

I'd​ buy that just for the interior - lovely. 

[RobT]

Potentially have an interested party in this at the moment. Will update accordingly.

 

I'm so 50/50 about selling it but these things happen. Can't keep them all.

 

Good news, although I'm currently feeling the same about the Mazda which probably means I should keep it.

[bramz7]

This now available again due to unforseen circumstances.

£275 as it stands. A decent car in the snow as it turns out!

 

Can deliver when weather is better.

 

Someone broke the passenger side mirror but will supply new mirror with car for buyer.

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Oooosssshhhh, my dad's R8 has got the blue dash as well

[fatharris]

I would lick that all day long.

 

Handful of roffle tickets if it comes to it please! ????

 

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[bramz7]

If it went to raffle I'd have to put it to £5 a ticket.

I know that's slightly more but ideally could with the extra pennies....

[83C]

I'd go for a brace of tickets on that.

[bramz7]

Okay, roffle is go. It's advertised elsewhere to this could get pulled at any time. For some reason it's been quite popular on FB (ugh) but I've had loads of 'whats your best price' shit already.

 

£5 a go. Let me know if you want any. 

 

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[SierraMikeHotel]

Really like this (my Grandad had one of the first ones, on a G or H plate I think) but I need an estate so I am out.  Would have had a couple otherwise

[83C]

Random me twice!

[Brodders]

I will take 52 despite my track record when collecting blue Rovers.

[pandamonium]

Yep, one for me

[bramz7]

All updated, cheers chaps. 

 

As an aside I ordered a new mirror last night, and if this is still here when it arrives I will fit it.

[Magpie215]

#2 and 26 please ????

[bramz7]

Updated.

 

Seriously if anyone on here wants this it's yours for 225. I just can't be bothered with the public, they're either terrified of commitment or just idiots.

[RobT]

I'll have a random please.

[bramz7]

Rob, done.

 

I've amended the title now. I don't mind it going to raffle but if someone wants a bargain, please let me know.