Rover 400 Saloon 1990-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very standard. PAS/ABS are the only highlights. Very cheap bargains around.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good on fuel for an auto. Parts are cheap - lots of scrap ones around to replace parts that go wrong, which doesn't really happen. Insurance high - group 11 - why??

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Handling is ok, but if made better this car would be more enjoyable.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good all round.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Little goes wrong. Honda breed, so it'll have its reputation. Drive-shaft is the only thing I had replaced, but immobiliser and driver's door mechanism give you grief when failed.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nothing special, but once lowered and alloyed etc, can look a touch more catching.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good all round.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Autos are harder to nick than manuals - has five cut-offs.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Private is always the best option on most things for any car.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Lovely.

    Other

    Immobilisers and door mechanism.

    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