Rover - 97 1.6 216 convertible new buy

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Tue 13 Oct 2009 14:39
97 1.6 216 convertible new buy - Glue
I would like to buy a 216 convertible and it has :
1.) a leak dripping cooling water seen under the cars engine , (container empty)
2.) oil "sweat" coming from the head ?? or the cover (head with orange sealent putty ...) ran down to the bottom of the engine
3.) split in front screen
4.) the new roof tarpolin departed from the front/left frame (rusted), the slow motion seems to be related to a low hydrolic fluid stand ?
Else it fires up and runs ; well - the can is shot ...

What are my chances (budget) to get it safe on the road in a every day usable car ?

Any advice on the issues ?

Edited by Pugugly on 13/10/2009 at 16:18

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Tue 13 Oct 2009 14:46
19 1.6 216 convertible new buy - Dynamic Dave
Year = 19?

Can you post the correct year please, and either I or one of the other mods will edit it in for you, along with the model from the drop down menu.

DD.
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Tue 13 Oct 2009 15:38
19 1.6 216 convertible new buy - Glue
It`s a 1997
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Tue 13 Oct 2009 15:20
19 1.6 216 convertible new buy - Robin the Technician
I think they sre having a laugh with you - I think they need to pay YOU to take it away. Items 1 & 2 on the list are enough to 'run and hide'. Don't buy it - don't take it as a gift other than to get £20 from a scrapyard....

Sorry to be harsh.....
Robin the Technician
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