Rover 100 Hatchback 1994-
  • Economy

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to run and insure.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good fun to drive, handles fairly well.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Lacks punch for power for overtaking.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fairly reliable except the head gasket.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    People still call it a Metro.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not for comfort, but good to drive like the Mini.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alarm and immobliser ok.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Rover sorted out dodgy petrol tank when under warranty, the dealer did not.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket went twice in just over five years.

    Other

    Hand brake sticks on.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No