Rover 213

Dallas · 5th October 2023, 15:06

What are peoples views on the Rover 213, I have thought about buying an old 1985 S model, and wondered if it would be a good buy or not?

The car looks in good shape for its age, with some light scabbing here and there; I've been told she drives light a dream.

I guess parts are near impossible to find, even the simplest of items.

WillyHeckaslike · 5th October 2023, 20:42

Just Googled the model and what looks to be a mint example was auctioned April 2022 down your way Wes at South Western Vehicle Auctions in Poole. It was a 1985 213s with a Honda 1342cc engine and 29,365 warranted miles on the car. It sold for £1,350 + buyers premium. Although it sold last year the link to its auction gives some indication of what can be had so you might find it of interest. SWVA

Typhoon190 · 5th October 2023, 21:13

My first car was a Rover 213S

Bullet proof Honda engine, though it was painfully slow. As standard it was fitted with 155/80 13's. No ABS. Torsion tube front suspension. In my opinion it didn't drive particularly well because of the this. I did manage to find a set of nice 14" 216 Vitesse alloys which improved the driveability.

The bottom of the doors are water traps and rust quickly in the corners.

I did however quite like the interior, engine and gearbox. Just my opinion.

2Diesels · 6th October 2023, 06:14

I always quite liked them. I nearly bought a Vitesse back in the day which came as a trade in against a big Volvo we had in stock…….I didn’t buy it because I really wanted that Volvo & I was in a bit of a huff

Absolute rot boxes though, I can remember stuffing a few of them full of “wing in a tin” before they went off to the auctions

Saga Lout · 6th October 2023, 07:22

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Originally Posted by Dallas

What are peoples views on the Rover 213, I have thought about buying an old 1985 S model, and wondered if it would be a good buy or not?

The car looks in good shape for its age, with some light scabbing here and there; I've been told she drives light a dream.

I guess parts are near impossible to find, even the simplest of items.

I would buy one that isn't rusty, there's one for sale near me in White on a G plate that looks tempting. It was rust that ended most of them so you have to be careful buying one.

Dallas · 6th October 2023, 10:25

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Originally Posted by WillyHeckaslike

Just Googled the model and what looks to be a mint example was auctioned April 2022 down your way Wes at South Western Vehicle Auctions in Poole. It was a 1985 213s with a Honda 1342cc engine and 29,365 warranted miles on the car. It sold for £1,350 + buyers premium. Although it sold last year the link to its auction gives some indication of what can be had so you might find it of interest. SWVA

Damn I'm gutted, I would have snapped that up in a heartbeat, it looks in mint condition, and the price is ever so cheap. I said to my wife last week that I would love the pale blue metallic to match my Capri, like the 216 in the TV series 'Keeping Up Appearances', they couldn't have picked a better car, the 216 totally suited the husband perfectly.

The one in question that I was going to grab is in beige with the dark brown interior, and twice the price, so not so keen now; now I've seen a near mint one for as little as £1350.

WillyHeckaslike · 7th October 2023, 12:38

The guide price of £500-£1500 of the 213s auctioned at SWVA I guess will have been advised if not set by the auctioneer. There are no guarantees where the bidding will go on the day but the price achieved suggests that the auctioneer was bang on the money and that he/she knows the market for that type and quality of car.

5th October 2023, 15:06	#1
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,596 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Rover 213 What are peoples views on the Rover 213, I have thought about buying an old 1985 S model, and wondered if it would be a good buy or not? The car looks in good shape for its age, with some light scabbing here and there; I've been told she drives light a dream. I guess parts are near impossible to find, even the simplest of items.

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Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,707 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	My first car was a Rover 213S Bullet proof Honda engine, though it was painfully slow. As standard it was fitted with 155/80 13's. No ABS. Torsion tube front suspension. In my opinion it didn't drive particularly well because of the this. I did manage to find a set of nice 14" 216 Vitesse alloys which improved the driveability. The bottom of the doors are water traps and rust quickly in the corners. I did however quite like the interior, engine and gearbox. Just my opinion. Last edited by Typhoon190; 5th October 2023 at 21:16..

5th October 2023, 20:42	#2
WillyHeckaslike This is my second home Rovers 75 & 25 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wearside Posts: 4,527 Thanks: 543 Thanked 709 Times in 511 Posts	Just Googled the model and what looks to be a mint example was auctioned April 2022 down your way Wes at South Western Vehicle Auctions in Poole. It was a 1985 213s with a Honda 1342cc engine and 29,365 warranted miles on the car. It sold for £1,350 + buyers premium. Although it sold last year the link to its auction gives some indication of what can be had so you might find it of interest. SWVA

6th October 2023, 06:14	#4
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	I always quite liked them. I nearly bought a Vitesse back in the day which came as a trade in against a big Volvo we had in stock…….I didn’t buy it because I really wanted that Volvo & I was in a bit of a huff Absolute rot boxes though, I can remember stuffing a few of them full of “wing in a tin” before they went off to the auctions

7th October 2023, 12:38	#7
WillyHeckaslike This is my second home Rovers 75 & 25 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wearside Posts: 4,527 Thanks: 543 Thanked 709 Times in 511 Posts	The guide price of £500-£1500 of the 213s auctioned at SWVA I guess will have been advised if not set by the auctioneer. There are no guarantees where the bidding will go on the day but the price achieved suggests that the auctioneer was bang on the money and that he/she knows the market for that type and quality of car.