Rover 100 Hatchback 1.5 SLD 5d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Even better value now as they go for peanuts.
Costs
Do the servicing yourself, DO NOT USE ROVER DEALERS UNLESS YOU HAVE TO. All the engine bits are Pug 106 and cheap from places like GSF.
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On the road
Driving
Its a bouncy Metro, Goes where its pointed and rather fun.
Performance
Punts well round town, will cruise at 70, runs out of steam completely at 90.
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Living with it
Reliability
I bought it at 50K on the clock, have racked up 168K in 2 years on service parts, an alternator, fuel solonoid, and a central locking motor.
Image
Blue rinse and slippers I'm afraid.
Comfort
Seats very comfy, driving position not brilliant for taller people.
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Security and Service
Security
Like anyone is going to nick one of these!
Service
Unhelpful, slipshod, unprofessional.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Minor ancillaries wearing out and dropping off.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No