Rover 200 Hatchback 214 16V SEi 5d (1992/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Average price. Not to many extras for this SE plate. Newer SE models have better spec.
Costs
Cheap running costs, cheap tax and insurance not too bad either.
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On the road
Driving
Handels well, but too much bodyroll. Leaves passengers feeling ill when driving down narrow country lanes.
Performance
I would never tell that I'm driving a 1.4. It has the Rover 'K' series engine, which seems to have plenty of punch for its size. It pulls well, so there is no need to be changing down every time you approch hills.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only had minor work carried out so far, which I would expect to have done on a car 10 years old.
Image
It's no worse than many other cars of its time. It does look a bit old now.
Comfort
I'm a 6' 5" driver that has no problems at all behind the wheel and my partner is 5' 3" and she finds it just as comfortable to drive. There seems to be plenty of room in the back, even when I'm driving.
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Security and Service
Security
It has an alarm.
Service
I haven't been to a Rover dealership for work to be carried out.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Throttle letting air in. Couple of hours and tick over was fine.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes