My Rover 420D Progress

[JoeyTaffy93]

Yesterday some of you may have seen I picked up a Rover 420D. My first L-series. I love it.

It's a 1999 V-reg in Silver with a low mileage of 78,600, an average of 6,000 a year!

Here's some pictures. She needs a good valet!











To do list:

• Aeroflat wipers - done 17/06/2012
• Alloys - done 20/06/2012
• Armrest - done 19/06/2012
• Brake pad and disc renewal - done 22/06/2012
  
• Clear side repeaters
• Front fog lights
• Half leather seats
• Leather steering wheel
• Rear electric window conversion
• Tailgate with spoiler
• 45/ZS rear light clusters - done 18/06/2012
  
• 45 dials
• 45/ZS mirrors

Any suggestions please do say.

[mattyprice4004]

I take it this is an intercooled (103bhp) version?

If so, get a TU1 from the For Sale section on here, or eBay. I used to get 140bhp (with a decat) from my old 420iXLD with just a TU1, made a massive difference!

Also, foglights.

A couple of other things - you won't be able to fit 45 dials as they're electronic (well, more so than the 400 dials) and aren't compatible.

If you can find the quite rare black half leather/half fabric ('Recaro' style) seats then fit those, they're amazing. I had one in my old 416 - I couldn't fit the rest in my car to take home, so I had a single half leather seat for me.

[JoeyTaffy93]

Originally Posted by mattyprice4004

I take it this is an intercooled (103bhp) version?

If so, get a TU1 from the For Sale section on here, or eBay. I used to get 140bhp (with a decat) from my old 420iXLD with just a TU1, made a massive difference!

Also, foglights.

A couple of other things - you won't be able to fit 45 dials as they're electronic (well, more so than the 400 dials) and aren't compatible.

If you can find the quite rare black half leather/half fabric ('Recaro' style) seats then fit those, they're amazing. I had one in my old 416 - I couldn't fit the rest in my car to take home, so I had a single half leather seat for me.

Those are the seats I fancy. I quite like the idea of front fogs, that's on my list now.

As for the dials, I could of sworn it is possible to do, I have seen a Portuguese member fit them to his 400, and I have seen it done with 200's as well?

[mattyprice4004]

I could always be wrong, it does happen.

Fogs are a must, it helps the front end of a 400 a lot.

As for seats: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-400-...#ht_500wt_1413

That's the seat I had, was brilliant. It was like the only good thing about the car apart from the mint engine and gearbox.

[JoeyTaffy93]

Originally Posted by mattyprice4004

I could always be wrong, it does happen.

Fogs are a must, it helps the front end of a 400 a lot.

As for seats: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-400-...#ht_500wt_1413

That's the seat I had, was brilliant.

That's the ones! Yes. I've seen them on higher spec 400's in the past. Deffo a want for me.

I just noticed that seat is in Pontypridd where my family lives.

[BLMC]

Yes, electronic dials should be possible.

[j70pauzs]

Originally Posted by JoeyTaffy93

Yesterday some of you may have seen I picked up a Rover 420D. My first L-series. I love it.

It's a 1999 V-reg in Silver with a low mileage of 78,600, an average of 6,000 a year!

Here's some pictures. She needs a good valet!











To do list:

• Aeroflat wipers - done 17/06/2012
• Alloys (would like hairpins)
• 45/ZS side repeaters
• 45/ZS rear light clusters
• 45 dials (maybe)
• Front fog lights
• Half leather interior (as fitted to 400's)
• Leather steering wheel
• 45/ZS mirrors
• Tailgate with spoiler

Any suggestions please do say.

What a lovely looking car and such a good engine... Definitely agree with you with the hairpins....

Fair play to you!!

[Bren T]

Looks very nice mate, 78k on a derv is damn good too, thats like 100k less than your 25

[mattyprice4004]

Random question, how much was she?

[JoeyTaffy93]

Originally Posted by j70pauzs

What a lovely looking car and such a good engine... Definitely agree with you with the hairpins....

Fair play to you!!

Hehe thanks chap! Just need to find some for the right price.

Originally Posted by Bren T

Looks very nice mate, 78k on a derv is damn good too, thats like 100k less than your 25

It's 101k less than the 25! As you say that's nothing for a diesel.

Originally Posted by mattyprice4004

Random question, how much was she?

£450 - got it for £400. Bloke let me keep £50 for diesel money on my way home from Swansea.

[Steven211]

You *******! I want a diesel! Nice car mate, will be seeing it in a bit as well .

[JoeyTaffy93]

Originally Posted by Steven211

You *******! I want a diesel! Nice car mate, will be seeing it in a bit as well .

Ahaha, just finishing work now mate then I'll be popping home then over.

[Steven211]

Originally Posted by JoeyTaffy93

Ahaha, just finishing work now mate then I'll be popping home then over.

Good good, you can take me for a drive in it .

[Steven211]

Yep its a very nice car, got it for a good price. For a basic 400 Diesel it goes pretty well, certainly feels quicker then my 25 103, not 0-60, but in gear acceleration. It makes me want a 25 diesel even more.

[csd_19]

Originally Posted by JoeyTaffy93

That's the ones! Yes. I've seen them on higher spec 400's in the past. Deffo a want for me.

I just noticed that seat is in Pontypridd where my family lives.

You'll also get those on the iS models, like ours They're not bad on the comfort front, not as supportive as the half leather in the R8 214 SEi but still make a nice touch

That advert must be someone breaking a 414iS or similar, we've got that gash red carpet too

[markinbrum25]

Nice one joe, cant you get the 45 bits you need from that 45 you got no so long ago or have you sold/scrapped it..? look forward to the update pic's

[csd_19]

The seller also has the back seats too http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-400-...item3cc7980656

And there's a pair of fogs as well!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-400-...item3cc797f64b

[JoeyTaffy93]

Originally Posted by Steven211

Yep its a very nice car, got it for a good price. For a basic 400 Diesel it goes pretty well, certainly feels quicker then my 25 103, not 0-60, but in gear acceleration. It makes me want a 25 diesel even more.

Oh yus, thanks for not finishing my radio... Pr*** - P.S. Dolly Parton - 9 till 5.

Originally Posted by csd_19

You'll also get those on the iS models, like ours They're not bad on the comfort front, not as supportive as the half leather in the R8 214 SEi but still make a nice touch

That advert must be someone breaking a 414iS or similar, we've got that gash red carpet too

Ah yes the iS! That's the models I've seen them in!

Originally Posted by markinbrum25

Nice one joe, cant you get the 45 bits you need from that 45 you got no so long ago or have you sold/scrapped it..? look forward to the update pic's

I've pinched the rear light clusters as they're clear, going to take the side repeaters too as they're also clear. Can't think of much more for the 420 though, other than the rear wiper motor as it doesn't work on the 420.

Originally Posted by csd_19

The seller also has the back seats too http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-400-...item3cc7980656

And there's a pair of fogs as well!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-400-...item3cc797f64b

I'm going to do a scrappy visit soon as I need some other stuff also.

[Steven211]

Joe, you must keep those door sensors off the 45 , the amount of times my dad has broke his on his 600.

[JoeyTaffy93]

New light clusters on the rear.

Comparison of old ones with the 45 ones:



And sorted:





I also gave the car a quick polish inside to clear some of the dirt, dust and grease. Smells better, feels cleaner and looks much cleaner. Still need to hoover and wash the exterior.

Originally Posted by Steven211

Joe, you must keep those door sensors off the 45 , the amount of times my dad has broke his on his 600.

I'm not your dad though!