Rover 200 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Are now cheap to buy. Fast car for the money.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    If left standard (boost), there aren't many problems.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good drive. Steering lifeless and standard suspension setup is abismal! Needs uprating!

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fastest car you can buy for the money. I had 164mph on the clock running 12psi.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Leave the boost standard. Trust me, you will only have problems if not.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Looks a little dated, lowered on standard rims, with all the front grills meshed looks good.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Good as standard. Mine's lowered and it's a little bumpy!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Mine's delocked with an additional CAT2 immobiliser. Takes 10 secs to break in to!

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not too bad for parts. Wouldn't go near them for mechanical work ££££s.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Blown Turbo (12psi), £375 from Doug Sport in stourbridge, snapped piston ring, melted piston(16psi), water leaks, oil leaks, noisy tappets.

    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