Rover 100 Kensington

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The 1990 Rover Metro was announced to the world with one simple word: 'Metromorphosis'. It might have looked like the 1980 original, but thanks to all-new K-Series engines under the bonnet and intelligent suspension modifications which gave excellent ride quality, the Metro emerged as a class-leading supermini.

To drive, it really was a whole new ball game, with sweet-spinning engines, supple ride and Rover 200 seats up-front with a re-angled steering column for a big-car driving position. In January 1995 the Metro was given its final facelift as the Rover 100, remaining in production until tougher European crash safety legislation finally killed it off for good in December 1997.

Dating from March 1996, this Kingfisher Blue Rover 100 Kensington has had just two owners from new, the first right up until 2016 when she gave up driving. Always kept garaged (latterly in heated, dehumidified accommodation), it has covered only 6,550 miles to date and remains virtually showroom fresh throughout.

Fitted with the 1.1 litre 59bhp engine and 5-speed manual transmission, the car is totally original and was serviced by the first owner’s husband, a BL service manager. The service information with the car shows entries at 310 miles in 1996, 4,508 miles in 2006, and 6,397 miles in 2014. It retains its original radio cassette, spare wheel and tools and is due to have a new MOT in time for the sale. A remarkable survivor, it is being offered here at no reserve and would be an interesting addition to any collection.