Rover 45 Saloon 2000-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very cheap due to Rover collapse.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Parts are expensive, £1000 to get a new fuel pump fitted.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can be very cumbersome at low speeds, noisy engine.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Picks up really quickly, 0-60 in 10.6 seconds and does it comfortably.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seems OK, although the fuel pump going was a bit bemusing.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good if you want a classic look car, should deter boy racers.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lovely ride at speed, a bit clunky when going slow.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm and immobiliser are good but the remote system is a bit tacky, you have to stand near the drivers door to get it to work.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The Rover dealer couldn't do enough to help me.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Main diesel pump packed up.

    Other

    Windscreen washers leak when cornering, light washers don't work at all.

    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