Rover 400 Hatchback 1995-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Reasonable value motoring.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    16-valve engine makes this thirstier than I would like.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable, even on long journeys. Poor rear view.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very nippy motor for a 1.4.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    One or two litle problems, mainly down to age of car.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hardly a babe magnet!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Did 600 mile journey last summer and felt good afterwards.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never broken into, but could that be down to image?

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Service costs reasonable, but mechanics don't always know what they're talking about.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Water pump, alternator and coil.

    Other

    Clutch master and slave cylinders.

    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