Rover 200 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought this for £269 in December 2004

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    High fuel consumption, and fairly pricy for some components

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Replaced suspension bushs, but back end tends to slide out when cornering sharply

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very impressed with performance out of this 1.4 engine, in town and on the motorway

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Engine starts easily, but when battery low you do not get many attempts before it is drained

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Stance is nice, and 3 door looks good

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice seats, and room to sleep in the back!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Don't know how secure it is either way - the first car I have had with central locking

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Oil coming out engine seal by osmosis (not big enough to count as a leak as the indicator does not register this)

    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