1991 Rover 216GTI TC £500 Southampton

Model: Rover 216 GTI Twin Cam
Year: 1991
Mileage: 111000
Tax: 31/10/11
MOT: 31/8/11
Location: Southampton
Price: £550 £500

Additional Information:
I bought this car on here earlier in the year as a cheap run about, and it's done me proud. However I'm now looking for something bigger so the Rover will need to go.

This is the model with the DOHC Honda D16 engine (as found in the CRX), not to be confused with the less frantic SOHC model you'll find in most of these! With 130bhp it's a fairly quick little car, but you definitely need to rev it to get that performance. But best of all though, no head gasket issues!!

Engine and gearbox in this car are strong, it pulls well through all the gears with no nasty noises and doesn't use any fluids. A weak point on these can be the distributor, but the previous owner sorted with a replacement unit. Interior is also in great condition - you get half leather bucket seats (very supportive!) and also working e/m, e/s/r, PAS and c/l. I've also put in a decent CD player (with aux connector for ipod/phone) with some new Pioneer front speakers too. The only issues I can think of is a slightly saggy drivers door card and a cracked bit of trim in the boot.

The car is let down a bit by it's bodywork. It's certainly presentable, and still looks good IMHO, but up close you'll find a few rust scabs bubbling through and a few dings here and there. However this is reflected in the price. On the plus side it's got the desirable 15" alloys and the later style rear lights, which suit the car really well. Original rear lights included if required.







Ideally I'm after cash, but would consider part ex for something diesel or LPG and ideally a bit bigger than the 216. Or a small frugal hatchback for the wife.

Shout if you want any more info or to view the car. Can also take some better pics if required (these are the best ones I had to hand).

Cheers