Rover 800 Fastback 1991-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    150mph car for £1000.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very thirsty on fuel if pushed hard.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Starting to show its age, ride a bit unsettled.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot quicker than it looks, will see off most hot hatches and BMW 5 series.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never let me down

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    A bit of a old man's car

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Leather, climate control, electric seats all you could want.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    OK for year I suppose.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Rover main dealer told me that the replacement interval for the cambelt was ""when it broke""

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Clutch slave cylinder needed replacing, £80 fitted.

    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