Rover 200 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent value for money

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fuel economy ok, only problem has been replacing the alternator

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles well, although quite noisy, from the engine and the road

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent for a 1.4 engine. Looking to change to a 1.6 something or other, but have seen few that match this cars performance

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent. 25,000 trouble free miles over the last 2 years, only replaced the alternator.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looks good for a Rover, alloys give a sporty look. Would have preferred the newer model with colour coded bumpers though.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Leather trimmed sports seats good, although a touch hard. Generally a nice interior

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm and immobiliser.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Bought private and serviced independently

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Alternator.

    Other

    None

    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