Rover 400 Saloon 414 SLi Cat 4d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent! The grandad image means you can pick up a top spec bargain for peanuts.
Costs
Rover parts are hideously expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Sometimes a bit of roll on fast corners, but not bad at all considering the car's intended market.
Performance
Don't think you'll get much better from a 1.4 in a car this size. Most people think it's the 1.6 version until they see the badge on the pack.
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Living with it
Reliability
Needs new HT leads each year or it starts misfiring, otherwise starts first time every time and never gives me trouble. Clutch starting to wear at only 80K though - even though I know it's been treated gently all it's life.
Image
Don't buy if you're image conscious - there is a serious grandad image that goes with owning this car.
Comfort
Very, very comfortable interior - love the armrest in the centre!
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Security and Service
Security
The standard spec alarm is rubbish ultrasonic sensors lack sensitivity. Imobiliser works fine, and no one's ever tried to break into it.
Service
It may just be my dealership, but I'm not impressed with Rover - ridiculously high quotes for the most minor of jobs, takes weeks to supply parts which they promise will come in days, seems to resent anyone under 60 being on their premises.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
My engine runs fine with no problems, but then I realise other K-series owners aren't so lucky.
Other
Chews through HT leads, no idea why.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes