827 Valuation/Possible Sale for Parts

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827 Valuation/Possible Sale for Parts

Post by GingerJulep » Mon Dec 22, 2014 2:44 pm

Alas my lovely old G-reg Rover 827 saloon has probably come to the end of its drivable life. And through no fault of its own I might add! (Door driven into by another vehicle so neither door nor central locking working…).

I can’t imagine it would be at all economic to fix (although do correct me if I’m wrong!) so I’m unsure about if I should sell it for parts or have it scrapped and I also need to agree a valuation for it in its previous state.

As a careful driver I’ve only been pulled over by the police twice and both times it was the same lovely traffic officer who gave me a flyer for the Rover 800 enthusiasts’ club! I’m hoping that this is the right place to post for a little advice on both valuation and what to do with the car.

The engine is v reliable (can’t recall anything requiring fixing since I got it I 2007) and was driven a couple of times a week until last week. There is a new-ish battery & tyres but headlining & body work are not great at all. Usually passes MOT with minimal fuss and is currently MOT’d until end of Feb I think but obviously wouldn’t pass with door in current state.

Any thoughts much appreciated!

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Re: 827 Valuation/Possible Sale for Parts

Post by Tenesmus » Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:42 pm

Welcome to the forum. Would you like to post some pictures? You'll have to post them somewhere else (photobucket, flickr) and link to them.
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Re: 827 Valuation/Possible Sale for Parts

Post by GingerJulep » Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:11 pm

Thank you!
Good plan. I don't have any pics of the damage so I'll try to get some when it is light and I'm not at work.

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Re: 827 Valuation/Possible Sale for Parts

Post by scoobyh123 » Tue Dec 23, 2014 12:32 pm

Well i think most of us know the lovely traffic officer in question responsible for pulling you over! :lol:

On a more serious note, how bad is the damage and would another door be enough to get it fixed?
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Re: 827 Valuation/Possible Sale for Parts

Post by TDHFastback » Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:10 pm

:oops: :oops:

Kate :lol:
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G reg Rover 827Si police Fastback (last Mk1 jam sandwich)
V reg Rover 825 Sterling Fastback (end of an era)

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Re: 827 Valuation/Possible Sale for Parts

Post by BlueRover » Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:29 pm

Victimising 800 owners since 2010 ! :D
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Only two 800's now,white 1991 820i with TWR and full special order leather (been stood for 15 years) and now a Nightfire red Tickford with 135k on the clock
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Re: 827 Valuation/Possible Sale for Parts

Post by GingerJulep » Mon Dec 29, 2014 2:36 pm

*Waves* hello.

Here are some pics of the damage: https://www.flickr.com/photos/smicks_n_ ... 578342779/

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Re: 827 Valuation/Possible Sale for Parts

Post by zedoner » Mon Dec 29, 2014 8:00 pm

Easy repair, if you can get hold of a door.
Has that one got the Persian blue leather and dash?

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Re: 827 Valuation/Possible Sale for Parts

Post by GingerJulep » Tue Dec 30, 2014 1:12 am

It has dark blue velvet upholstery and matching leather(ette?) dash. Headlining aside all upholstery in reasonably (very?) good condition for age, one tear to carpeting in driver's (or could be passenger's - I use mats and this happened before the last owner got it) foot well only.

I checked one Rover specialist place about the door who said MG Rover factory have no stock so it would be a question (presumably?) of second hand door.

Was trying to make a mental list of all other things that would need looking at (in an ideal world/so could be honest about passing on).

Electrics:
Driver's window - motor sounded fine but raising mechanism not so (lowers fine), less relevant now though
Sun roof - not working (not investigated at all as little call for it)
One rear/front set of lights - occasional intermittent dimness, seems to go away if clean all connections
Motor for heater - squeak (I believe this originates inside the motor unit which would need replacing, worse when damp)
Central locking - obviously drivers door but others dubious pre-accident, I usually use the key, remote probably just needs new batteries (I have a new human baby so car neglected this year)
Windscreen wiper motor - intermittent wipe temperamental since replacement by garage I tried (only the once...) when previous mechanic retired

Body work:
Driver's door - as seen
Passenger side - long scrape (stationery Rover/moving bus incident, surprised car came off so well)
Advisory on the MOT (March 2014) - Body has slight corrosion

Mechanical:
One air vent (driver's) stuck in 'open' position
Advisories on the MOT (March 2014) - Nearside front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisories on the MOT (March 2014) - Structure has slight corrosion
Advisories on the MOT (March 2014) - Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisories on the MOT (March 2014) - Offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisories on the MOT (March 2014) - Oil leak (actually I don't agree with this, checked regularly and not required topping up since March so not a very big leak anyway!)

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Re: 827 Valuation/Possible Sale for Parts

Post by scoobyh123 » Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:28 pm

Reckon i have a drivers door from a '90/91 SLi in Moonstone if that's any help? If so PM me and we can sort something out.
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Re: 827 Valuation/Possible Sale for Parts

Post by zedoner » Wed Dec 31, 2014 6:17 pm

Nothing you have mentioned is beyond the scope of a reasonably keen DIY enthusiast but from your post I gather that you are either not too mechanically minded or too busy with humanoid parasite to tackle the car. In which case you will need to post pictures for a valuation but off the top of my head anywhere from 120 – 250 in the condition you describe.

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