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CoachworkThe Pearlescent Nightfire red paintwork is in stunning condition with no lacquer peel common with this particular colour. There is absolutely no rust or corrosion every spot-weld is visible. There is no evidence of the car having had paintwork bumpers and rubbing strips are undamaged. Must be seen to be believed. MechanicalThe 1. 4 75ps K-Series OHC multipoint fuel injected petrol engine is smooth, quiet and powerful much acclaimed at launch. These units are very robust and reliable but require some degree of care and preventative maintenance to ensure at now 30 year old, continued reliable in use. This unit has been removed from the car and had an extensive service. Now fully serviced with the following :-New Cylinder head gasket, Rover head setHead skimmedThermostat replacedNew water pumpSteel water pipes blasted and repaintedSump gasket. Cam belt and auxiliary belt. As seen the power unit has been re-built to ensure it continues to be reliable with regular services going forwards. Fitted with genuine MG Rover oil filter high grade oil and long life coolant, OEM Gates timming belt with guarantee for five years. The 5 Speed gearbox is slick quiet and has a lovely smooth linkage. The gearbox has had recent oil change refilled with the correct grade oil and at the correct level. The original clutch was inspected and re-fitted with the engine out and the gearbox release linkage and cable greased to ensure light operation. Rover 100 SLI P956TWY 1996, is one of, if not very the best currently on offer, with ultra low mileage just over 10K excellent MOT online history. In breathtaking original condition, the current owner is a genuine Metro enthusiast and this is the best Rover 100 seen since they were sold new, in showroom condition. First Owner for the first 18 years and garaged by a retired lady, then carefully used and driven seldom since having kept this in stunning condition. Offered reluctantly for sale! This car has been extensively prepared and is ready for regular use, attracts attention everywhere it goes.
