Rover 45 Hatchback 1.4 iS 16V 5d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not very good value for spec, but worth it for the engine.
Costs
Generally doesn't cost much, but sooo much goes wrong.
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On the road
Driving
Can get tiring after very long journey, but a good laugh over short distances.
Performance
Fantastic for a 1.4, especially above 5000rpm.
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Living with it
Reliability
Urm, well. Urm.
Image
Misunderstood Rover gets old man image.
Comfort
Rear seats can hurt back over long distance, but generally comfortable.
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Security and Service
Security
Ok I suppose, but who'd nick it anyway?
Service
Last time it went in it came out with a huge key mark up the side and dents all over it.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Going in for rebuild next week after 49,000 miles.
Other
Brakes are a bit crappy.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes