Highlights
- Well-preserved and unmodified late model 900
- Only three keepers with current one since 2003
- Good history file of regular maintenance and servicing
- Current MOT to November 2026
- Big, comfy and hugely capable family load lugger
The Appeal
With the 200-series being widely tipped as a future classic, there surely isn’t a better time to get into the car that is arguably bigger, boxier and indeed better - the 900. Beloved of antique collectors and a bastion of 90s Middle England, these majestic load luggers have few rivals and a growing following.
Because these cars are tough, durable workhorses, finding good, unmolested and properly loved examples is surprisingly difficult. This 1996 estate is all those things. Finished in antique-appropriate gold metallic with a well-kept charcoal fabric cabin, it is a three-keeper car that has been in the hands of its current owner since 2003.
It is equipped with the light-pressure 170bhp 2.3L B230FT engine and a five-speed manual gearbox. It won’t win any drag races, but that isn’t what this car is about - instead, we can think of a few more appealing ways to bash out long-distance trips, perhaps across Europe this summer, than behind the wheel of this reliable wagon.
The history file shows regular attention to servicing and maintenance, and the current MOT runs to November 2026. As such, it looks good to go.
Key Information
- Mileage: 156,038 miles (not verified)
- Country of registration: UK
- Technical inspection status: MOT to 17th November 2026 with advisories
- Technical specs: B230FT 2,316cc LPT 170bhp engine, 5spd manual gearbox
- Paperwork: V5C< handbooks, lots of paperwork, old MOTs
The Detail
- Smart gold metallic paintwork in very good order
- Due to age and originality, the paintwork shows a few light marks
- Bodywork in good order, likewise the underside with some points to note on MOT
- Factory standard car with alloy wheels showing good condition
- Tyres appear to be in good order with decent remaining tread
- Spacious charcoal fabric interior in very good preserved condition
- There are a few points to note to interior such as driver’s bolster
- Signs of wear inside are light and do not detract overall
- Fitted with an aftermarket Bluetooth stereo as shown
- Large boot area in good order
- Fitted with electric windows and sunroof
- Includes steel spare wheel
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