Rover 400 Hatchback 414i 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Wasn't good value in 1998 compared with now.
Costs
Expensive servicing by main agents.
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable, but seating position too high. Would like full stearing adjustments.
Performance
Good for a 1.4-litre engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
Too many niggly faults to enumerate here. Oil leaks from differential.
Image
Too many around now. Good, however, back in 1998.
Comfort
Very comfortable for average height people.
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Security and Service
Security
The security of my car has never been tested, thankfully.
Service
Sargeant and Collins of Bromley have always been very courteous.
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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