Rover 800 Fastback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The ones that are left cost next to nothing.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not bad fuel consumption/ second hand spares?

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice drive/ better than Scorpio/old 5 series.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Far better that later 825/ must have more than the quoted 177 bhp.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never let me down (even after 140k miles)

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Looks a bit of a banger, Who cares!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ride not brilliant but good seats etc.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems here.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I serviced myself/ bits from autofactors and now breakers

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Brilliant.

    Other

    No other car in my opinion which costs a few hundred pounds is as quick/reliable.

    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