Rover 400 Estate 1.6 SLi 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid a lot for this car but it has been great value for money.
Costs
Regular servicing is easy but ignore it at your peril to be honest it doesn't seem to matter what oil you put in it just make sure you do it every 6000 miles.
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On the road
Driving
The best car I have driven in years.
Performance
Good round town great on motorways 45mpg.
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Living with it
Reliability
Water pump went at 88000 starter motor went at 95000.
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Granddady.
Comfort
Very good.
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Security and Service
Security
Blanked passenger door locks and remote c/l are good.
Service
Reasonable.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
Starter Motor solanoid and water pump are suppoused to be dodgy and I have had both fail even so I would say this car has been a very reliable car and has only let me down twice in 5 years I think only friends and family are less reliable.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes