Rover 400 Hatchback (1995 - 2000) 414i 5d (1996/N) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

People told me it was old-manish but then I just said "Shut up" and put on my stripy sweater.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

I had no friends at the time. My family liked it until it went bang and left me up a creek. And my neighbours just got annoyed at how long it sat doing nothing once it was broke, this was mainly because they were trying to sell their house at the time.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, it was nice.

What are you likely to buy next?

I traded it in for a rubbish Corsa. They gave me £50 for it, crazy fools.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,600

When did you buy the car?

May 2004

Did you get a good deal and why?

Nope. It blew up.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I had £1600 burning a hole in my pocket and needed a car. A fairly new one, according to my Mum.

What was the dealer like?

Very nice, until we tried to claim on the warranty. Then he turned a little bit nasty.

What's it like to drive?

Quite good actually. Not as good as the 45 I was used to but meh.

What's it like to park?

Easy peasy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Hmmmmmmm. Yes. The engine blew up.

What's most practical about your car?

It had a good boot and good fuel economy.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Electric sunroof