Rover 800 Saloon 1991-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What other luxery will you get for this money. A Reliant Robin maybe.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Don't use dealers, get it done properly buy an independant you can trust. This will keep bills down

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Big & comfy, just like the wife. And like the wife you always want somthing else.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For its size it ain't no slouch, especially if you use the boy racer mode on the auto box.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mine has been 100% so far, mind you it's only done 43.000 miles. Have worked on some older cars & believe me they are not easy.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Would you want to be seen in a night club with your Granny?

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Just like sitting in that comfy chair at home, just mind the bumps in the carpet?

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Remote alarm with volume sensing & an immobiliser. Mind you, who would want to steal it.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Dealer I have used has been very helpfull. Mind you, I was paying him!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None on this car, but watch that head gasket. If it fails, have it replaced with the modified one (multi layer steal).

    Other

    Keep an eye on the dash, they are prone to lifting above the dials.

    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