Rover 800 Fastback 820 Vitesse Sport 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
You can buy cheap, but be careful.
Costs
The higher the milage, the higher the costs. Gearboxes!
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On the road
Driving
Excellent on motorways. Ride can be too hard for some.
Performance
Excellent. Gives a lot of hothatches etc a fright.
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Living with it
Reliability
Eats gearboxes. Watch suspension on highmilers.
Image
I like it. Don't see many in good nick. Take care of them.
Comfort
Potholes can be felt, but it's good.
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Security and Service
Security
Standard alarm etc. Not really at risk from theft.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Don't expect to last above 115,000 miles.
Other
Misc heavy on CV joints and front tyres.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No