Anybody fancy swapping a Rover 800 for a Jaguar S-Type 3.0 v6

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Anybody fancy swapping a Rover 800 for a Jaguar S-Type 3.0 v6

Post by TheVDM » Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:50 am

It's been a few years since I've owned my beloved Rover 820Si, and despite driving a Jag now I still look up at the framed photo of my old car and miss it.

Would anybody have any interest in swapping a Rover 800 for an S-Type?

About the Jag,
Model: S-Type SE
Year: 1999 (goes by pre 2001 car tax, so same price as any 800)
Millage: 117k
Engine:3.0 v6 (240BHP)
Gearbox: 5 speed auto (recipt for replacement around 25k miles back)
MOT: November 2018
Features: Heated front screen, electric heated seats, cream leather, original stereo with CD changer in the boot, dual climate control, auto dim rear view mirror, 2 keys (one remote key, one non remote key),

Issues: rust on OSF wing, small rust patch on top of door (smaller than 5p coin), rust on B Pillar door trims (they bolt off and about £50 for a new set), rear tires and spare could do with replacing, NS exhaust hanger needs welding, for now it's secured with wire.

Recent jobs: Upper coolant hose replaced with new one as it sprung a leak, NSF wheel bearing hub is being replaced this week as the bearing is on it's way, serviced last month (oil, filters, coolant, new spark plugs are still in the boot ready to fit), brand new towbar (TowTrust brand).

MOT hsitory can be viewed at: https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history entering T971 GOJ for the number plate

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What I'd be after:
  • Rover 800 (preferably second gen, but then again the first gen are rare and getting expensive)
  • Would need to be 4/5 door, but don't mind if it's a saloon or hatch
  • Don't mind which engine as they all have their pros and cons, but a 2.0 turbo would be my favorite
  • Happy with auto or manual
  • Must have some MOT (say 3 months plus)
  • Towbar is a big plus, but could fit one myself
  • Would prefer leather interior as I have kids that mess up fabric
  • Heated front seats a must as my back has grown accustomed to them
  • Original stereo/cd changer a plus (I like 'em stock)
  • Quite happy to do work on it as long as it's usable
  • Nightfire red is always a plus, anybody who knows me will know that I've got a thing for Nightfire
Ideally I'd be looking for a straight swap, although I'm in Margate I can always meet elsewhere around the UK
Jim Valentine

1999 Jaguar S-Type V6 SE (want to swap for an 800)
My old 800.

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Re: Anybody fancy swapping a Rover 800 for a Jaguar S-Type 3.0 v6

Post by TheVDM » Sun Apr 08, 2018 11:35 am

Few extra bits:

Just checked the MOT, it's actually 31st October 2018
Also worth noting that the petrol flap release cable is stuck so I use an elastic band around the catch to hold it and a credit card to pop it open.
Jim Valentine

1999 Jaguar S-Type V6 SE (want to swap for an 800)
My old 800.

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Re: Anybody fancy swapping a Rover 800 for a Jaguar S-Type 3.0 v6

Post by rovercoup » Sun Apr 08, 2018 11:58 am

give this guy a call jim he was looking at around 250-300 rather than break the car

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rover-820-br ... OSwTmtar-3~
Rover 827 Vitesse Fastback Man Mk1 89
Rover 827 Sterling saloon Auto 90
Rover 820 Fastback 2.0 MPi Auto 90
Rover 820 Coupe sport 94
Rover 827 Sterling Saloon 95 auto
Rover 820 Vitesse Fastback 98
Rover 25 2.0TD 01
MGTF 135 02
Rover 45 1.6 SE 05

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