Rover 200 Hatchback 1995-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Second hand prices quite good.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    38mpg on the motorway, but 22 in traffic.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Steering feedback not great, but goes where you point it.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Surprisingly good for a 1.6.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Occasional misfire in damp weather. Flywheel cracked - replaced under warranty.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not exactly a head turner. Better than an Escort, worse than an A3.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ok for passengers. Long-legged drivers will find the steering wheel too far away.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Who's going to steal an automatic?

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Front desk very helpful and courteous, but I was unimpressed with the workshop.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    The boot cover/shelf is very flimsy. The pivots have snapped off and the cords pulled loose.

    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