Rover 200 Hatchback 214 S 8V Special Edition 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
No electric windows, central-locking, sunroof or foglights for a lot of money.
Costs
Parts seem to cost a fortune and guzzles petrol at higher revs. Insurance extremely cheap.
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On the road
Driving
Very light steering and controls make it an acquired drive, but it's fun once you get used to it.
Performance
Growly 8v engine sounds great and has plenty of torque which makes it nippy, shame there's no power!
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Living with it
Reliability
Noisy cat, exhaust system continually leaking, head gasket failure and waterpump probs.
Image
Rover still use this chassis today and everyone still thinks I have a smart looking car!
Comfort
Spacious in the front but don't seat tall people in the back...
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Security and Service
Security
Standard immobiliser/perimetric alarm - no central locking or boot-pop.
Service
Expensive but high standard
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head-gasket failure! These engines run very hot.
Other
Water-pump replaced, dry starter.
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