Rover 400 Saloon 1996-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap to buy (sort of!) but you really do get what you pay for.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Don't get it serviced by Rover - Joe Bloggs will offer better value!

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Doesn't feel like an easy car to drive - and isn't

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Couldn't knock the skin off a rice pudding. Abismal.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No real serious problems. Generally okay!

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    A family car also driven by pensioners.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Lots of gadgets, but seating not supportive.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm works well - sometimes too well (at 4.00am!)

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Water leaks (apparently common!).

    Other

    Alarm has broken twice - both times in the middle of the night!

    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