Rover 400 Hatchback 416 Si 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Averagely priced, but the rover company shut down has hit prices, and made servicing harder.
Costs
Good economy if driven carefully. Hard urban driving will use a lot of fuel.
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On the road
Driving
Very quick for it's image, and handles surprisingly well.
Performance
Excellent, due to the vtec Honda engine. Will do 0-60 very quickly in second gear.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very poor build quality, thin body work. I've had three gearboxes, a replacement alternator, electric window mechanism, three exhausts in under three years, and the interior trim is poorly fitted.
Image
Very poor, especially since rover's demise.
Comfort
Not bad in front, but the rear is cramped.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm as standard functions well. Plus who's going to go joy riding in a rover 400?
Service
Warranty problems - rover's demise.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Noisy.
Other
Window mechanism, alternator.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No