Rover 400 Hatchback 416i 5d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap used. Have yet to experience depreciation, but expect anything over two years to be a bonus.
Costs
42mpg and cheaper to service than an overseas model. Parts available everywhere if you are willing / able to get your hands dirty yourself.
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On the road
Driving
Feels like it rolls worse than HMS invincible in a heavy swell! Good driving position in the cabin though - at least the driver has something to hold on to!
Performance
My other car is an MGF - they don't compare but then again, they aren't meant to! Brakes a bit of a worry.
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Living with it
Reliability
Starts when you want, stops eventually - it's a shopping trolley.
Image
Pass the pipe and slippers. If you're 'driving Miss Daisy' and don't mind looking through the steering wheel...
Comfort
Overall it's good, although anyone in need of lumbar support might have to buy a Spanish Taxi drivers seat cover.
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Security and Service
Security
Bleeps and flashes when it needs to. Who would want to pinch one of these and drive it into Curry's though?
Service
You have to get a good dealer or watch out...
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Get it serviced and it should be ok.
Other
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