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1997 ROVER 820 VITESSE SPORT

United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 518

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AI Listing Summary

This rare Rover 820 Vitesse Sport, one of only a few left, requires full recommissioning after being off the road since 2012. While it boasts desirable features like Recaro seats and a sunroof, it's currently a non-runner with suspected electrical and fuel system issues.

Condition

2

The car is being sold as a project and is a non-runner, suggesting significant mechanical issues. The car has been out of use since 2012 and the vendor believes that it has an electrical or immobilisation fault, and that the fuel system will require looking at. These factors point to extensive cosmetic damage or mechanical issues that compromise safety and functionality.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

SARRSWLVGWM247995

Odometer:

78,788 miles

Reg Number:

RI85 AVC

RHD/LHD:

RHD

This rare Rover 820 Vitesse Sport is being sold as a project for recommissioning, as its last MoT (which it passed with no advisories) expired in 2012.

The odometer displays 78,788 miles, and the interior is equipped with a sunroof and half-leather Recaro seats.

The engine will turn over but the car is currently a non-runner.

The vendor believes that it has an electrical or immobilisation fault, and that the fuel system will require looking at.

Paperwork comprises a few old MoT certificates and the current V5C, indicating six former keepers.

It was first registered on 1st August 1997, and the last change of registered keeper was in 2020.

In the vendor's words: “Rare surviving example of Rover's flagship sports saloon.

According to How Many Left there are only 7 of these 820 Vitesse Sports on the road, and no 1997 cars.

This is almost certainly the only white saloon left.

Therefore a very worthwhile project." Various spare parts are included in the boot.

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