Rover 400 Hatchback 1995-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Wasn't good value in 1998 compared with now.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive servicing by main agents.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Comfortable, but seating position too high. Would like full stearing adjustments.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good for a 1.4-litre engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Too many niggly faults to enumerate here. Oil leaks from differential.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Too many around now. Good, however, back in 1998.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very comfortable for average height people.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The security of my car has never been tested, thankfully.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Sargeant and Collins of Bromley have always been very courteous.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Inlet manifold gasket failure.

    Other

    Initially lots of creaks and squeaks, now largely gone.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No