Rover 200 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Inexpensive, yet fully loaded with goodies.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor fuel economy whether driven easy or hard. High insuarance costs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Drives superb. Corners like its on rails. Well balanced suspension, however ride is a little harsh on uneven roads.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very quick off the mark - needs a 6th gear, however, as revs tend to be on the high side at motoway speeds.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fair. Good starter that never lets me down, however poorly designed engine often develops silly problems.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Used to look menacing, however looking a bit dated these days.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent seats give good support all round. Driver controls nicely positioned.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I would say I am fortunate enough not to have ever had it broken into. Basically a small child with a lolly stick could open the locks - locks are for show purposes.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Genuine Rover parts very expensive, labour pretty high.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Cam belt snapped, causing £1200 damage to engine - I seriously reccomend 35k miles between changes.

    Other

    Hatch hinge snapped - £150 for replacement hinges.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No