Rover 800 Fastback 1991-
  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good to buy, hard to sell on.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Main dealer only parts are a common problem.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Handles poorly. Try a new car - you'll understand.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Turbo slow to kick in. Poor brakes; hard to stop.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems at all, but always expecting.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Fastback too old fashioned. Saloon still looks the part.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seat backs tend to move back by themselves.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Does it need it anymore!?

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head needed skim after 71,000 miles.

    Other

    Air con pipes corroded, tyre wear on front and fuel guage not to be trusted.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No