Rover 800 Saloon 1991-

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  • Economy

    Value

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Depreciation horrendous.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very expensive replacement parts, head gaskets and ABS pump.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nice drive.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quite quick for a large car.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    About as reliable as a politician's promises.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A tad staid.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable on a run and loads of room.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's never been nicked or broken into.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts from local dealer ok, but I'd never buy another Rover.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Like a financial black hole.

    Other

    Water pump, ABS pump and driver's door lock relay.

    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