Rover 800 Fastback 820 Vitesse Sport Lux 5d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
150mph car for £1000.
Costs
Very thirsty on fuel if pushed hard.
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On the road
Driving
Starting to show its age, ride a bit unsettled.
Performance
A lot quicker than it looks, will see off most hot hatches and BMW 5 series.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down
Image
A bit of a old man's car
Comfort
Leather, climate control, electric seats all you could want.
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Security and Service
Security
OK for year I suppose.
Service
Rover main dealer told me that the replacement interval for the cambelt was ""when it broke""
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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