MG ZR Hatchback 1.4 (105ps) 3d (2002/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Unique small car for £10K. Most every-day small cars feel nothing like this to drive.
Costs
Dealer service £160 ish. 3yr warranty and no problems yet in my 18 months of owning the car.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent suspension and 100% responsive steering. Very tight and 'never' loses grip, in my opinion better than any true hot hatch I've driven including Japanese ones costing more.
Performance
According to manufacturer literature, it's the highest power output of any 1.4 engine. Sub 10 seconds 0-60. Not a powerful hot hatch, but you wouldn't expect it from a 1.4. Has plenty of mid-range power where you need it and not at all lacking.
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Living with it
Reliability
Nothing has gone wrong yet after 15k miles.
Image
I guess you either love it or don't. I obviously do (and mine is yellow too.) Very distinctive looking and does turn heads. Gets admiring looks and comments.
Comfort
Interior is to my taste. Some call it old fashioned, but I like it. Seats are nice and supportive and hold you in place. Ride is very firm thanks to the uprated suspension. Engine sounds better than on a normal Rover 25 (sportier sound).
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Security and Service
Security
Factory-fitted alarm and immobiliser.
Service
Fine with this car, but have had previous bad experience at a different Rover dealer. I will be changing to another car entirely soon, but I would recommend this car 100%.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Nothing to report.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No