Rover 800 Fastback 820 Vitesse Sport Lux 5d (1994/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value now it's out of production.
Costs
Constant flow of parts needed + group 17 insurance.
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On the road
Driving
Hard ride and dead steering.
Performance
LSD and turbo make rapid progress no problem.
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Living with it
Reliability
Average, where other brands are good.
Image
'Has been' image, but choose right colour and alloys might make up for this.
Comfort
Excellent comfort and space. Hatchback eats luggage.
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Security and Service
Security
Remote alarm/immobiliser and deadlocks.
Service
Dealerships demoralised, but some still on the ball.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Occassional hesitation when cold.
Other
Throttle body needs regular cleaning. Worn shocks tear up tyres at 110,000 miles.
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