Rover 25 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought mine just after Rover went bust, cost me a fraction of the list price.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Servicing cheap, parts too but hard to find. Insurance OK, although mpg can be low if driven hard.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For what it is, a very nice drive - communicative steering. Gearbox and brakes could be better.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Considering it is only a 1.4, very good if revved hard, although needs more torque, especially on motorways.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hot starting can be a problem, not much other than that

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not the best, will go for a more prestigious brand for next car

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems for shorter drivers, nice low seating position.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm, immobiliser...seems OK.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dealers had gone when I bought the car

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Hot starting, very noisy on cold mornings but soon quietens down

    Other

    Interior trim rattles and falls off.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No