Rover 25 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Base models are good but my model is £10,000+.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Base models affordable, however higher models are too expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable ride, however due to the ride height handling, it leaves much to be desired.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For a 1.4 it is very fast! Top out down a hill 119mph. 130mph on the clock! Power only comes at 4500rpm+.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fairly good, MGs look better.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable, Smooth ride.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Standard Rover alarm and immobiliser.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good and got problems sorted out straight away. However, when my gearbox ceased at just 5,000 miles the dealer told me it would take two months to sort out and refused to give me a courtesy car.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Door panel fell off, electric windows stopped working!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes