Rover 25 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    £9K new - not bad.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Servicing average.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Corners well!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good fun to drive hard.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Interior trim falls apart too easily. Cylinder head gasket blew at 18,000 miles. Faulty connection caused failure to start at 22,000 miles. Windscreen wiper mounting faulty. Electric window not seated correctly. Otherwise, it's OK!

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A bit dull. It's a Rover, after all!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good support in the front.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No problems.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Friendly dealer. Not too expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Failed cylinder head gasket. Electrical fault.

    Other

    Interior trim is pretty poor quality. Speaker cover, door handle and seat trim have all fallen off. Driver's seat catch needs constant adjustment.

    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