In the autumn of 1991, the 800 was re-skinned and re-engineered under the R17 codename, being launched on 12 November 1991.

This saw the re-introduction of the traditional Rover grille and more curvaceous bodywork.The scope of the design change was restricted by the need to retain the core structure, including the door structure design From February 1992 until 1996, the Rover 800 Coupe came exclusively with the 2.7 Honda V6 engine and 16" Rover 'Prestige' alloys.

A four-speed automatic transmission came as standard, and the car was capable of well over 130 mph.

This 1995 Rover Sterling 2.7 with the superb Honda V6 engine is described by the vendor to be in superb condition with only one owner from new and main dealer full service history.

Showing only 100,000 miles on the clock and last serviced at 98,500.

The service book contains 16 stamps at present up to 85,000 and the vendor has recently received the paperwork from the Rover approved main agents showing that a further 4 servi...