Well that's done it...

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agw_01

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All the comments I recieved on here about modifying the 1.4, saying how it was a waste of money have finally sank in.

Went to look at this when I got home from work today...



86,600 miles, FSH, recent cambelt and headgasket change... loads of work done over the past few years. Tax until April, MOT until November.

It's a nice example, body is in good condition apart from a little bit of rust on some of the arches. The front drivers wing has a hole in it :eek: but the seller already has a wing to go on.

Should look pretty nice after a wash and polish :D

All for the pricely sum of £360.
 
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Mike, got these 50mm springs and shocks here that I was going to fit to the 214. That should have it sitting nicely.

panthro, yep I think they're around 8 seconds to 60. Top speed somewhere in the region of 125-130. It'll be a huge step up from the 1.4. Putting it in 5th at 30 on an incline and putting your foot down... the car actually starts to speed up :D

I couldn't resist really. It's only £400 a year more to insure.
 
Already sorted Mike ;)

Picking the car up on the 11th, suspension is going on on the 12th. Just in time for the meet :p

Looking forward to screaming past El along the top road, waving to him as I sail by :D
 
Interior is similar to mine, only with folding front seats, 150 on the speedo (heh) and no rear doors. I actually prefer the inside of the 3 doors. Gives a more 'comfortable' feel I think.

The seats seem a little firmer too.

No engine shot pics yet. Those pics above were taken by the current owner. Don't worry, I'll get some ;)
 
Thanks for the replies guys. It's nice to know I've made a good decision. :)

djbenjo, the lowest quote I've had has been £1280, and that was for a 10 month policy from Elephant I think. The 12 month was actually more expensive. I could have insured the 214 for £775 if I went with Norwich Union.

The suspension was originally from a T-series. It consists of 50mm springs and 220 turbo shocks.

Yep, I bought it off gaz12, I think his name is. Lives in Walkden, 5 minutes from my dad. He bought it off a guy from MG-R.org and has only done 300 miles in it. The reason for buying is that his 25 GTi was having a few big jobs. No idea why he couldn't have just used the bus, lol.

Cheers merlin. I'll be seeing you on the track soon :p :D

PMKeates, good point. I pick it up on the 11th March. The next day rover220 (glad you could join us Mike) is helping to fit the suspension. Then I've literally got a week to get used to the car before I take it on its first rag around the moors.
 
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Simon said:
Maybe I sound a bit harsh, just trying to help you out.

Looks good though, bargain price and its a very torquey strong engine.
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Nah, it's ok Si. I appreciate your input. But I'm afraid at the moment, this is as far as I can afford to go.

Don't worry though, I will join the turbo lot eventually ;) I don't think I've done too bad for myself though. I am only 20 after all.

Muban, lol. £1300 a year to me is cheap!
 
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Yeah, I prefer Nightfire Red to this one, I think it's Gun Metal Grey. But still, it'll look awesome after a bit of work.

Personally, I think the Rover interior is one of the best in its class. Nicely laid out dash with large classic dials and very comfy seats.

My next car will no doubt be a Rover as well.

To be fair to the old car, I did use to abuse it so it's no wonder parts broke. Saying that, if I'd had changed the CTS and alternator belt when I first started having problems then the only other time I would have had problems would be the gearbox breaking.

I don't care what people say about Rovers being unreliable. Mine didn't ever fail to get me anywhere due to a problem with the actual engine. The only parts that did cause me grief were the alternator tensioner/belt (was an old belt which kept stretching) and the CTS.

It got me to Leeds and back today, and I wasn't going easy. Didn't skip a beat.

Phil, there are too many GSi's with SuperLegs on. Think I might have to go SuperT's though ;)
 
Tom, lmao mate, that's superb :D If you get a bubble shape 200, I suppose you could use it on that.

Andy, I'll definitely have that splitter off you mate. And yep, no doubt I'll be at combe giving it some beans.

It's going to be weird getting used to a totally different engine though. I was pretty well clued up about the locations of things on the K and jobs were pretty easy.

I almost stood back in shock when I opened the bonnet on the GSi. The engine is huge!

Mark, I doubt I'll be caining the pants off it, especially with the added weight at the front. I'll have to get familiar with its handling first I think. But then... I won't have to cain it in order to make progress :D

The DV cam isn't looking too good at the moment :( It all depends how soon I sell my SEi really.
 
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Hehe i wonder how many people would pick up on the r200 hgf plate if they aren't called fox? :p

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I would :D Be interesting to see how many people comment on it.

I guess I can't get K214 AGW for the GSi as it's no longer a K. :( And I can't get T220 either.
 
Lashout, found these shots which the previous owner took of the interior.

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The back seats are fully usable AFAIK. I could fit 3 people in the back of my 5 door without a problem, and from what it looks like, with the front seats in normal position the leg room appears to be exactly the same.

Now, the 220 Coupe (the proper Coupe) is a totally different story.
 
Just over 86,000 Mark. My 214 has done 87 and the T-series goes on for ages. My dad has an 820 on 270,000 miles.

The body needs minor attention. Like I said, the drivers front wing has a hole in, but the seller has another wing to go on.

Then it just has a few small bits of rust on the arch and a bit on the rear sill.

Paint work looks in great condition though with no evidence of swirl marks.
 
What, the 820?

Nope, it's the Rover T16. Very good engine despite all the jokes. Has none of the K series weaknesses.

The only 2 litre Rover to have a Honda engine was the 620.
 
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