Rover 200 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Lovely car for the money paid - £1200 in 2002 for N reg.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Replaced loads; head gasket, valve stem oil seals, cam oil seals, gearbox, clutch, ECU, water temperature sender, had full diagnostics done by rover, new CAT and various other bits too!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Really comfy to drive, both around town and on motorway.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    One of the fastest 1.4s you can get - surprises a few people!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Constant problems with breakdowns and not starting.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looks good. Nothing too fancy, but it is an old git's car after all!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Front seats are excellent and half leather in a cheap family hatch is spot on!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Standard alarm seems ok. Not had any problems.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Paid £50 for a full diagnostic check to be told a sensor was broken. Shame I had just replaced that sensor which I bought from the same garage only three days before!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Too many I think I just landed unlucky!

    Other

    Nice for a starter car and the seats are superb!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes