Rover 200 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good vaule (if you find one that works properly!)

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very expensive to repair. When it goes wrong, it does it in style.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    PAS makes driving easy, but very heavy when parking.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very sluggish. The engine is too small for the car.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Poor reliability, unless you find a good one!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Was in style when I got it, but that has changed quickly.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Spacious interior, but the seats offer no support for long-distance driving.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Immobiliser as standard. Shame the chain-link-to-keys means it drops out and cuts the engine off, though.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Cam-belt, head gasket and exhaust.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes