Rover 45 Saloon 2.0 TD 4d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very cheap due to Rover collapse.
Costs
Parts are expensive, £1000 to get a new fuel pump fitted.
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On the road
Driving
Can be very cumbersome at low speeds, noisy engine.
Performance
Picks up really quickly, 0-60 in 10.6 seconds and does it comfortably.
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Living with it
Reliability
Seems OK, although the fuel pump going was a bit bemusing.
Image
Good if you want a classic look car, should deter boy racers.
Comfort
Lovely ride at speed, a bit clunky when going slow.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm and immobiliser are good but the remote system is a bit tacky, you have to stand near the drivers door to get it to work.
Service
The Rover dealer couldn't do enough to help me.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Main diesel pump packed up.
Other
Windscreen washers leak when cornering, light washers don't work at all.
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