Rover 200 Hatchback 1995-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to run and very economical.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Services are expensive but only once a year. Few other significant costs until recently.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Much more nippy than expected but slow acceleration in 3rd gear.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Drives well at 70+ mph and surprising acceleration.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK until wires going in to rear hatch wore out recently with significant problems resulting. Front and rear wiper motors both failing.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Old man.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cabin very simple and styling very dated.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have not used Rover dealer at all.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None

    Other

    Electrical components etc as listed above.

    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