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more than we think
in my humble opinion i think there are a lot of 800s out there a lot more than we think lots of the owners do not bother with forums unless they have a problem as such i live in a medium sized village there are 4 800s
here that i know of and none of the owners use any forums so i have two towns nearby luton /Dunstable both have at least 20 800s if not more and only one out of that apart from me is a member on a forum and he also drives a nightfire coupe
here that i know of and none of the owners use any forums so i have two towns nearby luton /Dunstable both have at least 20 800s if not more and only one out of that apart from me is a member on a forum and he also drives a nightfire coupe
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There are certainly alot more Rover 800's still current, but many of them are still owned by people who see it as a car and nothing else.
Alot of those owners dont really know/bothered about what they've got. To them, it is car, it gets them from A to B and helps with lugging people/things around.
800's though are starting to fall into enthusiasts hand, or at least people who respect them albeit a little slowly.
Lord Sterling
Alot of those owners dont really know/bothered about what they've got. To them, it is car, it gets them from A to B and helps with lugging people/things around.
800's though are starting to fall into enthusiasts hand, or at least people who respect them albeit a little slowly.
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After starting to post on here I am surprised just how many Mk1's there are and a lot in good nick too.
I tried a few scrappies last year for 800 bits and from a choice of 12 near me (mostly in Bury though) not one 800 was seen.
If I had the off-road storage space I'd have a couple more to save especially this one. Probably the best Mk1 I've seen for ages (no offence to anyone else).
I tried a few scrappies last year for 800 bits and from a choice of 12 near me (mostly in Bury though) not one 800 was seen.
If I had the off-road storage space I'd have a couple more to save especially this one. Probably the best Mk1 I've seen for ages (no offence to anyone else).
Gordon:-
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
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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All but gone round here. Wonder why that is?
On my travels out and about I don't see them either. Maybe it's dependant on the area?
On my travels out and about I don't see them either. Maybe it's dependant on the area?
Chris
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19 Vauxhall Astra 1.6T SRi Nav Estate
08 Vauxhall Astra 2.0T Design Twintop
02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4.7 V8 HO
Previously owned 57 800s 2000-2012
Relapse of 1 in 2021 Now Sold
Just up the road from me there is two 800s. A gorgeous black saloon cruised past me this afternoon whilst I was on my balcony. I see several others fairly regularly. I must carry my camera and get some pics. Must admit, most are Mk2, apart from a rather tatty black saloon, which is expertly driven by a lady.
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'97 820 Si Fastback auto
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Just done Cornwall and back from Manchester....only saw one Gold Mk2 saloon 820 on the motorway
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I see a few R17's here in Staffordshire, generally driven by the older person, this could make me the youngest 800 driver in the Midlands (!!) There does seem to be a natural increase in numbers as you head towards Kings Norton/Rubery area (wonder why!!)
What I don't see very often is early R17 or any XX versions. I know theres a few squirrelled away in places like Halesowen where Lord Sterling seems to find them!
What I don't see very often is early R17 or any XX versions. I know theres a few squirrelled away in places like Halesowen where Lord Sterling seems to find them!
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On my daily commute I often see a couple of late Mk2s in "varying" condition.
I have recently seen a nice silver over grey Mk1B Sterling in and around Chard, Somerset a few times (not got the reg) and a few months ago between Honiton and Collumpton, Devon I saw a BRG Mk1B Sterling.
Other than that, the most 800s I see are when I head down to my barn. And of course my Vitesse when I see its refection in shop windows!
I have recently seen a nice silver over grey Mk1B Sterling in and around Chard, Somerset a few times (not got the reg) and a few months ago between Honiton and Collumpton, Devon I saw a BRG Mk1B Sterling.
Other than that, the most 800s I see are when I head down to my barn. And of course my Vitesse when I see its refection in shop windows!
One or two 800s...
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Only three that I've noted in my immediate area (circa 2 miles around my house)...mine, a W-reg BRG 820 saloon and a slightly down-at-heel L-reg Sterling fastback in black. No Mk1's at all...
Oh and my father-in-law's KV6 Sterling when he visits...
Still by the same token I reckon I only see one original (ie. BMC/BL/ARG Mini on a reasonably regular basis).
Malcolm
Oh and my father-in-law's KV6 Sterling when he visits...
Still by the same token I reckon I only see one original (ie. BMC/BL/ARG Mini on a reasonably regular basis).
Malcolm
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