Rover 200 Hatchback 200 Vi 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
One of the best second-hand buys around for a performance car - all electric/air con too - and leather.
Costs
More economical than the Rover 214 - honest - insurance low too.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent drive - nice grippy chassis, nice sports steering wheel, ok in the wet if good tyres are on - bad drivers always blame the wet for lack of control.
Performance
Smooth as silk, nice and measured acceleration - will eat a Golf/Peugeot GTi for breakfast - and cost about half as much.
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Living with it
Reliability
Have had absolutely no problems at all.
Image
Pretty dire to be truthful - deserves a lot more respect, but still better than the horrendous Max Power-ish MG replacements.
Comfort
Brilliant front seats, nice supple ride - much better than other hot hatches.
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Security and Service
Security
Seems reasonable - Rover immobiliser/alarm.
Service
Wouldn't touch Rover/MG with a barge pole - need a second mortgage to pay for parts and labour.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
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?
No