1990 Rover 827Si Fastback Automatic *NOW SOLD*

[FrazzleTC]

Just £875, no offers! New battery too! Now just £850!
It's with a heavy heart that I'm advertising my Rover 827 for sale. It is a lovely, genuine car, with a very low mileage of just 39,800 miles, though this is rising, and will likely be 40,000 very soon. It had one very long term owner from 1990, until 2011, and since then has had a few owners, with me being the most recent. It passed its MOT in late January, with no advisories, and is taxed until the end of September.
There is a substantial wad of receipts for the car, as well as a service book filled with Rover stamps, all at the same dealer. The car comes with its origina supplying dealer numberplates, sticker, service sticker, and all of the Rover security stickers in place.
The car's exterior is in very good condition, with a lovely paint finish, and excellent panel gaps. The glass is all original, and the car has a set of four matching wheel trims in place. However, as the car had an elderly owner for many years, the exterior is not perfect. The bumpers have scuffs on their extremities, as appears to be the norm with all 800s, and there is a scratch in the passenger side rear quarter. The sills are absolutely perfect, and all body colour, with absolutely no evidence of paint there. The underside is superb, particularly for a car of its age. One rear arch has a few bubbles, and, if I were keeping it, I'd certainly be attending to that this year, as the rest of the car is so nice.
The interior is in excellent order, as you'd expect from a car with such a low mileage. The wood has a few cracks in the varnish, on the main dash, but other than that, the trim is excellent. The seats are in fantastic condition, and the car smells exceptionally clean, and fresh! The original radio is in place too. One of the rear seatbelts has been replaced by a Securior one, including the belt, and clasp.
Mechanically, the car is lovely. The engine is exceptionally smooth, and isn't tappety like some 2.7s. The gearbox is smooth, and selects all of its ratios with ease. Unlike the majority of 827s, this one has a fantastic handbrake which will hold it on all inclines with no problems! The brakes are smooth and progressive, and there are no unpleasant clonks of bangs from the suspension.
The exhaust was fine in January, but there is a slight blow from the back box, though it's still very refined. Overall, it drives very well indeed.

If you have any questions at all, please do ask, as I want to give the most honest appraisal that I can, of this exceptionally rare, and, original Rover 827. It's certainly not perfect, but, it is a marvellous car, with concours potential, given a bit of spending.
A rare opportunity to own an interesting, and appreciating classic, for just £1350 though I'd rather the car went to a true enthusiast, and thus, I am open to offers. The car will come with a boot filled with spares too.
£1350 but now reduced to just £875.

[FrazzleTC]

I'm happy to discuss the car at length, with any potential buyer, and will photograph the paperwork this evening.

[FrazzleTC]

As promised, a photo of the paperwork. It was originally a demonstrator, registered to Haxsted Rover, in Kent, and then to a Mr Potter, from 1990, until 2011.

[Jules]

They were the best seats IMO of any car ever made !!!!!
I was always disappointed when the 75 came out with much smaller seats.
Good luck with the sale


Jules

[FrazzleTC]

Thanks Jules! It's a very comfortable car indeed, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone as a classic/unusual car. It's very modern in the way it behaves, with plenty of performance, and comfort, yet offers very retro looks, and rarity.
Ideal as a first classic, or everyday unusual car!

[FrazzleTC]

Another wee bump, and to say I'd rather it went sooner than later, so very open to offers, but only from enthusiasts.

[LeRich]

Can't be many left on these especially in this condition. A future classic surely?!

GLWS

[FrazzleTC]

It's a very rare car indeed, particularly being a mark 1, and with the best engine of the lot, being the 2.7 V6. It's definitely a car for an enthusiast to take on, and cherish, but one that can be used on a regular basis with no issues at all! It's not perfect, but it's as good as you'll find for sale. None of the issues of the early KV6 with this, as it has the delightful Honda unit.
I'll happily discuss the car at length with anyone, and, will meet interested parties at Lockerbie, or Dumfries railway stations.

[RPWC]

I know someone who is into these cars, will get in touch with him and see if he's interested and let you know by pm Fraser.

[FrazzleTC]

Here are some more photographs, illustrating just what a delightful thing this is!