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"Rosie" - Rover 414i

"Rosie" - Rover 414i

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Car Overview

Make	Rover
Model	414
Variant	i
Year of manufacture	1996
Manufacturer's Colour	British Racing Green (HAM)
General Colour	Green
Paint Type	Metalic
bhp	103
General comments	Lovely car. Bought from an old gentleman, who bought it direct from Rover who had it has a demonstrator. I have tastefully modified this Rover, in respect of; purchasing official Rover parts from higher spec models and colour coding parts of the car. Painted the Grille on the front in Ford Panther Black to give a more different, but otherwise superior look to it.

Under the bonnet

Engine Size (l)	1.4
Engine layout	inline 4
Fuel Type	Petrol
Amount of Modification	2. A Little
Modifications	Painted the stripes, lettering and spark plug cover. Painted the in-engine fuse box cover. Drilled airbox.
Induction mods	Yes
New Cams	No
Turbo / Supercharger Mods	No
Coolant related mods	No

Outside the car

General Comments	Peco back box. Later model, front and rear lights and side indicators. Door handles, painted surround in British Racing Green, but kept the pull handle black to prevent paint flake. Front grille painted the fins Ford Panther Black. Rover 45 Mirrors originally dark red, now painted BRG. Rover rear spoiler.
Modified front end	No
Modified sides	No
Modified rear	No
Exhaust Manufacturer (non OEM)	Peco - back box

Inside the car

General comments	Rover 400 SLI grey leather seats Walnut centre console. Black leather topped centre arm rest for front seats. Added new door cards in grey to match leather seats. Removed stalk for manual mirrors after fitting the Rover 45 mirrors. Tweeter now installed. Peugeot gear knob. Black with chrome lettering.
Modified Radio	Yes
Radio Manufacturer	Sony
Radio Model	Xplod
ICE Details	Magnat 12" subwoofer and Blaupunkt 2ch Amp. Kenwood speakers in the rear. Kenwood speakers, wired up with components in the front.
Dash Colour	Grey with walnut centre
Seat Material	Leather
Seat Colours	Grey

Wheels & Tyres

Aftermarket or OEM Wheels?	OEM
Rim Diameter	14"
Rim Manufacturer	Rover standard
Rim Colour	- Std (Sparkle Silver)
Tyre manufacturer	Black - Round & Legal.... Budget Tyres.

Future Plans

General Comments

Getting new (2nd hand) rear bumper.

Getting the tailgate sorted as its scratched.

Repairing/Replacing f/o/s and r/n/s doors due to rusty patches.

Repairing/Replacing Front Wings due to scratches.

Possible replacement of the bonnet too.

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