Rover 216 EFi Vitesse 1989

Description:

In Brief:

• Great example of a Rover 216 Vitesse
• Finished in Green over a Grey/Beige cloth interior with Red piping
• Owned by The Vendor for the last 4 years
• Just 1 former keeper – 1st owner owned for 31 years
• Genuine 81,046 miles from new backed up by service and MOT history

On the Surface: This Rover 216 Vitesse EFi is a great example, finished in Green with a Beige/Grey cloth interior accented by Red piping. The car has been in the vendor’s ownership for the past 4 years, with only one former keeper before them. The first owner cherished the car from new in 1989 until 2020, a 31-year span.

Maintenance & History: The car comes with a comprehensive history file, including the original Rover bookpack, a collection of MOT certificates dating back to 1992, and invoices for maintenance, parts, and labour, totaling around £8,000. A noteworthy invoice from October 2005 details welding and painting work costing £3,278.47, reflecting the care given to maintaining the car’s condition over the years. The Service Record contains 7 stamps for services carried out by the original supplying dealer, Ruislip Motors of Middlesex, between 1989 at 925 miles and 1991 at 13,715 miles.

Accompanying the substantial history file is the original Rover 200 Series Handbook, a 1988 Rover dealership directory, an Austin-Rover Consumer Guide, and the Service Record.

The Model: Launched in 1984, the Rover 200 Series, codenamed SD3, was the successor to the Triumph Acclaim and the second product from the British Leyland (BL) and Honda collaboration. Positioned as a more premium offering compared to the Maestro and Montego, the 216 Vitesse is powered by BL’s 1.6-litre S-Series engine, with the EFi version featuring Lucas electronic fuel injection for improved performance.

Sale Insight: This Rover 216 Vitesse EFi stands out with its well-documented history and meticulous upkeep. Having had just two owners and an impressive history file, including substantial invoices and rare original handbooks, this example represents a fantastic opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts.