Rover 400 Saloon 420 SDi 4d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
£700 for a decent modern turbo diesel, bargain!
Costs
Easy 50mpg economy, servicing easy and cheap.
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On the road
Driving
Easy to drive, nice ride and good handling if a bit roly-poly.
Performance
Deceptively quick, manages to keep up with all but the fastest of motorway traffic.
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Living with it
Reliability
Pretty much faultless.
Image
The saloon is good-looking but still retains a poor image from the dull hatchback.
Comfort
Cramped rear accommodation, front OK.
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Security and Service
Security
Effective alarm system (not that anybody would want to steal it).
Service
Good service from the dealer even though the company is now dead.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Small problem with corroded wiring in the starter circuit, sorted for little money but was a disabling problem.
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