Rover 200 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only paid £450 at auction when started new job - still got car 4 years later

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only major problem was fuel filter - nearly scrapped the car because of cost, but found a second hand filter and all's well, so far.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent car to drive - no power steering adds to feel of car.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    People must look down on an old, dated looking car - but it performs better than most.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Honda 1.6 Engine proven good so far - at 165,000 miles and going strong.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Old, out-dated car.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good front seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not been tested - probably due to age of car and image.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Only serviced by myself - cannot rate.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fuel filter & radiator relaced.

    Other

    None.

    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