Rover 200 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy. Good value.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can be expensive fuel-wise, but well worth it!

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Easy to drive. Very smooth. Steering a little heavy (no PAS). Could use more low-end torque.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Much faster than it looks; excellent acceleration when required for safe overtaking and roundabouts/sliproads etc.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never broken down on the move. Can be depended on. (FSH).

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I like it. Others don't regard it as poor or stunning; it's average.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent on most surfaces. Very poor ride on rough surfaces (supermarket trolley style) and a little too much roll on fast corners.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Image rating means it's not going to get nicked or broken in to...

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The local Rover dealer know what they're doing, but cost a lot.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    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