Original thread can be found here here.
It has been mentioned elsewhere, but I thought I'd better advertise it here properly in case the lucky new owner hasn't seen the advert yet!
For sale is my 1998 Rover 820 Sterling Coupe Auto. Tax runs out at the end of July and MOT expires on November 19th.
Interior is in fantastic condition and the seats are the comfiest I’ve encountered on an 800. Heated seats work, all electric adjusters work, air conditioning is fantastic, basically if it has a button to do something it functions as it should! Also, NO DASH LIFT!!
Car has a huge stack of paperwork dating back as far as 2006 and I have a receipt for over £1800’s worth of engine swap back in 2008 (car was fitted with a 48,000 mile engine @ 181,000 miles). Car has also had new filler neck (common rot spot) and a new remote fob last year.
Bodywork is not perfect (it’s 16 years old!) but it is very presentable. Few dings and scratches but the worst part is the bootlid (pictured), where the lacquer has peeled away. Minimal rust, there are three patches on the nearside outer sill but I believe these are not structural (passed the last MOT no problems), otherwise there are two small patches on the rear arches and around the lock on the bootlid (again, these are pictured).
As with all older cars there are a few issues, these are:
1) The gearbox appears to have a minor leak. Since refilling I’ve only had to top it up once in the last three weeks, but there is a leak which I am unable to trace. Car still drives fine and I’ve had no issues commuting from Swindon to Royal Wootton Bassett every day, but this will need to be seen to. Or just keep an eye on the fluid!
2) Windscreen is chipped behind the rear view mirror. Not in the sight of the driver but will need seeing to.
3) Discovered yesterday that the carpet behind the passenger seat is damp – water ingress from somewhere, but not looked to find out where from yet.
Mileage is not accurate as the MOTs have read 189,909 for the last five years (most probably well over 200,000). New speedo sensor was fitted by me and now the speedo and milometer work as they should. Bear in mind the car has had the engine replaced and runs absolutely spot on. Steering is nice and light.
I'd like £450 for it, but I am open to reasonable offers. Two keys, one remote, V5 present, etc.
New photos (more can be found on the original thread at the top of this post):
