Rover 200 Hatchback 216 Si 16V 5d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought 3 years ago for £5000. Value today - £2500.
Costs
Parts suprisingly expensive considering it's a British car.
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable drive. Engine noisy at certain speeds. Idle noise also noisy.
Performance
Average pick up speed. Will go if pushed.
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Living with it
Reliability
Common fault - head gasket goes on all models. Average cost - £500.
Image
Quite good looking car, especially if you fit non-Rover alloy wheels on.
Comfort
Gives a good ride. Nice town car.
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Security and Service
Security
The opportunity hasn't arisen to check it yet. Could do with interior sensors to alert to window breakage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket can and will cause problems.
Other
Interior panels rattle extensively (especially the boot).
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