Rover 200 Hatchback 214 Si 16V 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I bought the car when it was 3yrs old from a main dealer with service history for £5,200. I traded it in 15 months later and only got £2,800 for it!! They don't hold their value very well.
Costs
In 15 Months it needed a new engine at 22,000 miles (warranty job) Common prob apparently. New alloy as the coating had flaked off. Now sunroof because the frame was rusty. This car was only 3 and a half years old!
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On the road
Driving
Quite a nippy little car and not bad on take off.
Performance
It wasn't the fastest car I've owned. But for a 1.4 it was pretty quick and wasn't bad on the motorways.
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Living with it
Reliability
It always started and ran ok. Was just build quality that let it down.
Image
It had quite a good image I think.
Comfort
Quite a good, comfy ride.
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Security and Service
Security
Well it didn't get broken into or stolen!!
Service
The main dealer didn't really seem that interested in helping me and were very reluctant with the warranty work.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine needed replacing at 22k due to cam shaft going. Apparently common on the 200 & 400 on P & R Reg.
Other
Sunroof frame rusted and had to be replaced and the car was only 3 years old.
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