Rover 200 Hatchback (1989 - 1996) 214 16V SEi 5d (1995/N) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I must be ninety,blind and lucky to be alive.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Friends suddenly prefer to walk.Family have disowned me and ask to park it elsewhere.Neighbours love it as i live near an old peoples home.(Earl thinks its the dogs do dahs and keeps begging to go on cruises).

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes...only if i wanted no nonsense cheap transport or i wanted to take a lady from the purple rinse brigade to bingo. Jackpot!!!

What are you likely to buy next?

Something modern looking..maybe a Datsun cherry.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£500

When did you buy the car?

November 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes,was cheap.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Low mileage,low ownership,immaculate,well cared for and cheap.

What was the dealer like?

Like houdini......Could not find one anywhere as rover are no more!

What's it like to drive?

Great as far as Rovers go ,as its still tight and like new.

What's it like to park?

Good all round vision and more than capable of bouncing off newer cars in the carpark with leaving minimal damage to my own.

Have you had any problems with the car?

No,just general wear and tear ie tyres/brake pads.

What's most practical about your car?

Everyone thinks im ninety odd driving it and move out of my way,Great!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Erm..... coin holder and cushion on back window for comfort safety and to give it that im off to church look!