Rover 400 Saloon 1996-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap for year.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Long service intervals. I don't drive it much.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not thrilling, but safe and comfy (yawn).

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Has grunt when the revs are up. Good on motoways.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Hmm. Clutch collapsed and I get a funny oil burning smell through the air blower, but that's all.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Might as well hang a UK flag from the ariel.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very comfy up front. No head space in the back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm, immobiliser and no one steals Rovers.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Don't trust garages.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Smell of oil.

    Other

    Headlight moisture, but it went away by itself.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No