Rover 200 Hatchback 214 Si 16V 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lost about £1500 in two years…
Costs
Cheap to run, doesn't use oil, but insurance not the cheapest.
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On the road
Driving
Very nippy, good acceleration from lights!
Performance
Can happily cruise at 80+ at 3500-4000 revs
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems, intermittant airbag light fault fixed by independent specialist
Image
Ok, not the most fasionable, but it does the job
Comfort
Not too bad, can feel a bit achy after a few hours.
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Security and Service
Security
Well it ain't been nicked.
Service
Use independant Rover guy, expensive, but keep these cars well looked after and they are reliable.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Keep an eye on the pretensioner wires under the front seats, these can come loose and cause the airbag light to come on, check this before getting someone expensive to do it!
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