Rover 200 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    2 litre turbo for under 2k... amazing value for money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts are cheap and accessible, if driven sensibly mpg is good, i average 240 miles to a tank.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good ride, average handling, suffers from torque steer.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Rapid car, never wants to give up, off the line it can and has made people look silly!! Love the, "It's only a Rover attitude!!"

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    If left standard very good, 115k on mine and it's still going strong, gearboxes are weak though, so leave the boost standard

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Old mans car, but i think they look great, especially compared to other mid 90's cars

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good on long journeys, great seats, quite cramped in the back though

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Best fitting an aftermarket alarm and immobiliser

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average service, still get funny looks when ordering parts for a 2 litre turbo, they seem to forget they made one!!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket (known weakness) other than that fine.

    Other

    Brakes in standard form are not good, uprated discs and pads are a must.

    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