Rover 800 Fastback 820 Vitesse 5d (1992/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheapest exec car you can get.
Costs
25-30 mpg. Parts average.
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On the road
Driving
Terrible handling, but OK for cruising.
Performance
Very fast, but don't try to go round any corners.
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Living with it
Reliability
Minor electrical faults. No major component failure after 117k miles.
Image
Old man's car, but I like its looks. Underrated.
Comfort
Very comfortable, but noisy compared to its competitors.
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Security and Service
Security
Factory fitted alarm/immobiliser. Never tested in anger.
Service
Overpriced, like all main dealers. Never use them.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket replaced 3 times! This is a design fault on the T16 engine. Later models better.
Other
Electric windows. Wiper mechanism. Clutch failure at 80k miles.
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