Rover 800 Saloon (1991-2000) review
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At a glance
Price new | £14,995 - £28,495 |
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Road tax cost | £345 |
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Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
Range | 404 - 628 miles |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Diesel
Pros & cons
PROS
Spacious; comfortable; cheap
CONS
Mediocre ride, old fashioned
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Overview
It’s cruel to poke fun at oldies, but Rover really should have let the 800 die back in 1996 instead of injecting a dose of revisions to keep it staggering on until 1999. The underlying design dated back to 1986 and stood little chance of competing on equal terms against nineties executive saloons, let alone the A6, 5-Series and E-Class. Refinement, reliability and road manners all fail to measure up by today’s standards, but the 800 is an impressively big and comfortable motor for the money.
Review contents
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Overview Currently reading
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Practicality & safety
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Interior, tech & comfort
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Engines & handling
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Ownership cost
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