Rover 200 Hatchback 214 16V SEi 3d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Got mine for 5k with 16,000 miles and one very careful owner, he had even got an alloy for the spare!
Costs
Unfortunately Rover went belly up when I was about to trade it in, but DIY servicing was OK price.
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On the road
Driving
Great driving position. Almost sports car feel as seat is so low down, but can be cranked up for height. Real sense of feedback too.
Performance
Case of Jekyll and Hyde. Engine is best 1.4 I've ever tried .but soft alloy leads to head gasket/overheating problems like I got! Also independent rear suspension gives great handling but let down but front McPherson strut that cant deliver good traction.
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Living with it
Reliability
As mentioned before,good performing engine but the candle that burns twice as bright lasts half as long!
Image
In sei guise and 3dr it is only let down by dated two tone body mouldings.but good to look at all the same.
Comfort
Seats 4 adults and has huge boot space.
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Security and Service
Security
Remote has tried to lock me out, but luckily had owners manual for manual entry.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Light but soft alloy engine cooked itself.
Other
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