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£2,808 (Est: £2,500 - £3,500)
1997 ROVER 100 ASCOT
United Kingdom • 1 Nov 2025 • Lot LOT 508
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Rover 100 Ascot, nicknamed 'Rio', is one of the last 200 made. It features recent maintenance, including new tires, exhaust, and battery, with an MoT lasting until February 2026. The car also includes original paperwork and spares.
Condition
7
The car has had two former keepers, the mileage is at 55,259, the wheel arches were renewed in 2023. It has had a recent service, new exhaust, new battery and 5 new tyres. There are no mentions of dents or scratches, indicating well maintained. This points to a rating of Very Good.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
SAXXPDNADBD158374
Odometer:
55,259 miles
Reg Number:
R179 LGJ
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1120cc, manual.
This Rover 100 Ascot, finished in Kingfisher Blue and affectionately known as “Rio”, is one of the last 200 built.
It comes with 5 new tyres, a new exhaust, new battery and a recent service.
We're told the wheel arches were renewed in 2023, and the latest MoT (passed with zero advisories) lasts until 26th February 2026.
The car was first registered on 23rd September 1997, and today the indicated mileage stands at 55,259.
The first owner held onto it until 2024, and today the car has had two former keepers in addition to the vendor.
The history file contains the original receipt for the car in 1997, together with a partial service history, spare keys, touch-up paint, owner's handbooks, a Haynes manual, a Metro T-shirt, period sales brochure and the latest V5C in the vendor's name.
The current plate is R179 LGJ NOTICE TO BUYERS: Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given.
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£660
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£1,462
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£3,113
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