Rover 200 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Large amount of electrics and features for such a cheap 2nd hand buy.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good on fuel economy.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Easy to drive and use controls, does slide a little in the wet.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A great deal of performance from such a small engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Engine very satisfactory, though altanator failed.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Asthetics which are a security feature in their own right.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Enough cabin adjustments to suit most people.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Only service required from Rover was to provide security codes, which were provided at no cost.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Alternator diode failed.

    Other

    When purchased, driver window motor needed replacing due to damage.

    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