In Brief:

• Clean example of a R8 generation 214 Cabriolet
• Finished in British Racing Green with a Black soft top and cloth interior
• Purchased by The Vendor to enjoy over the summer months
• Comes with good history including stamped service book
• Accompanied by a spare soft top

Auctioneer’s Notes:

A clean, low-mileage example of the increasingly scarce R8-generation Rover 214 SE Cabriolet, finished in classic British Racing Green with a Black soft top and a cloth interior. Showing just 57,382 miles, it presents as a tidy and well-kept car that has been enjoyed by The Vendor over the summer months. With its attractive colour combination and usable condition, it offers a charming and affordable route into retro open-top motoring.

Maintenance & Condition:

The car comes with a strong level of documentation, including two Rover bookpacks and a selection of old MOT certificates dating back to 1999. The Service Record shows nine service stamps from 1995 at 6,860 miles through to 2017 at 47,533 miles. The soft top remains in good order and a spare soft top is included in the sale. The current mileage is fully supported by both MOT and service history.

History:

Owned by the vendor for the past seven months, the Rover has had five former keepers and has clearly been cared for throughout its life. The history file includes the Owner’s Handbook, Owner’s Information Portfolio, In-Car Entertainment Guide, Service Record, and an extended second bookpack that effectively supplements the original documentation.

The Model:

The R8-series Rover 200, introduced in October 1989, became one of Rover’s best-selling and most successful model lines. Developed in conjunction with Honda, the platform offered refined driving characteristics and strong build quality. The 4-seat Cabriolet—codenamed Tracer—was engineered alongside the Coupé and based on the 3-door structure. Rover partnered with Pininfarina to perfect the hood mechanism, with the Cabriolet launched in spring 1992. The 214 won What Car? Car of the Year in 1990, highlighting the model’s strong reception.

Sale Insight:

R8 Rover Cabriolets have become increasingly sought after as enthusiasts rediscover their charm. With its low mileage, desirable colour scheme, supportive history and the bonus of a spare soft top, this example represents an appealing entry into classic convertible ownership—ideal for summer use and light preservation going forward.

Estimate:
£1,750 - £2,250