Rover 200 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Money's worth for spec.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Costs low. Good mpg for nippy car.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not bad but a little noisy at speed.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quick off mark - 'grandad looks' are deceptive.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems, just alternator at 85,000 miles replaced.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Image does not live up to its deceiving sportiness. Looks like grandad's car, but moves quite fast for a 1.4.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable. Good seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm along with 'slippers and pipe' look deter joyriders from this 'warm hatch'.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Car of this age benifits more from local garage.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Good. Quiet, even at 90k miles. Slight oil seepage from rocker cover gasket. High revs at speed.

    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