Rover 200 Hatchback 214 16V SEi 5d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Similar price to other makes/models, but the trim level is much higher (leather seats, electric windows and sunroof).
Costs
Generally not bad. Service parts are fairly cheap. The only thing which lets it down is relatively poor fuel consumption (about 35mpg on average).
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On the road
Driving
Handling is pretty good - precise around corners with not much roll. It would be nice to have a bit more oomph. The one thing which lets it down is a fairly noisy/high revving engine at motorway speeds.
Performance
Not as much power as Rover's over-ambitious ratings, but not bad for a 1.4.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very reliable day-to-day, but has required both a head gasket replacement and a gearbox replacement in its lifetime.
Image
Obviously an eighties style car, but there's something about it that I still find appealing. Its also got alloys, full colour-matched body and 1/2 leather seats.
Comfort
The seats in these cars are great - firm and curve around you racing style. Don't get sore on long distances and great support for the twisties. I love this car for the seats and driving comfort alone.
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Security and Service
Security
Pretty good. Immobiliser and perimeter alarm, but this one was slightly before they introduced the motion sensors. No double-locks.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None - although had head gasket replacement and skim by previous owner.
Other
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