Rover 200 Hatchback 200 Vi 3d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value considering performance.
Costs
Very good MPG.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well, but suffers from a lot of understeer.
Performance
Rewarding performance, revs to 7,000rpm and loves it!
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Living with it
Reliability
Piss poor! After 3 months variable valve thingy messed up - £650 to repair! Also boot catch failed after 1 month.
Image
Looks like a Rover 214 - but she's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Comfort
Very supportive seats, ride a little on the bumpy side.
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Security and Service
Security
Good standard alarm and immobiliser.
Service
Rover seems helpful on the phone, but dealers never used for servicing.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
VVC engine is fantastic till it goes wrong, and it will go wrong! Rover have made a crap head - stick to non VVC K-Series engines only.
Other
General rattles, squeeks and various parts just breaking - poorly put together.
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