Rover 400 Saloon 1996-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good as a used car.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Drives very well.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    More power than most 1600s.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never failed to get me there - battery failed at 3 years, but bump started easily.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Saloon has better image than 5-door - mini executive look.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ride very good. Seats comfortable, even after five hours non stop.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    All that's needed - alarm/immobiliser/security coded radio etc.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Collected car for servicing and delivered to me at home.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Coolant rail leak.

    Other

    Erratic idle caused by loom problem - fixed in warranty.

    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