Rover 200 Hatchback 214 Si 16V 5d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
High payments not reflected in reliability of car.
Costs
High cost/reliability ratio.
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On the road
Driving
Drives well but sluggish in low gears.
Performance
Overall, poor - avoid.
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Living with it
Reliability
I have now logged three occasions when car won't start.
Image
Design and image are fine.
Comfort
Reasonably comfortable.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser.
Service
Very poor response to complaints over general quality of the vehicle and road reliability and performance. Manufacturer completely uninterested in genuine complaint over vehicle faults.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket problems after 30k miles
Other
Two starter motors; rear passenger window; rear shelf problems; condensation in front headlight.
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