Rover 200 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Paid £2495 for 95N with 58k in 2002.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ok fuel consupmtion. No major costs however problems with water getting on to electrics and had to replace ignition coil and waterproof ECU.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Drives well and holds the road very well.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Plenty of go for a 1.4 and can leave most other 1.4s for dust from traffic lights.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Had to be towed home 3 times due to water getting onto electrics, but since changed coil and water proofed electrics no further problems. (Watch this space!)

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Looks good with alloys and colour coded bumpers etc. Mine has lowered suspension and spoiler so looks less grandadish!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats are really comortable and height adjustment helps for shorter drivers.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alarm and immobiliser factory fitted, could do with fitting additional alarm for extra security.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Service ok but prices very expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Problems with water getting onto electrics and seems to use a bit of water.

    Other

    Keep well maintained and water proof ALL electrics.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes