Rover 200 Hatchback 214 Si 16V 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Happy with the value (got mine for £1900 with only 62k miles on the clock). Hope to hold onto at least 75% of that when sell her after 15/20k.
Costs
Petrol expensive if pushing her, but very economical at normal speeds.
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On the road
Driving
Handles better than an Astra! Not bad all round - if slightly twitchy when braking on turn-in. Fairly predictable though.
Performance
Good for a 1.4.
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Living with it
Reliability
Starter motor problem now fixed.
Image
Looks good considering age.
Comfort
Sore after 3 or so hours in the drving seat - rear cramped.
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Security and Service
Security
Fine so far.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Oil top up every 4k miles.
Other
Starter motor was upset at one point, rear washer doesnt work. Coolant seems to be leaking, but not too bad (worry over head gaskgate?)
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes