Rover 200 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Insurance not bad. Parts reasonably cheap.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good on fuel.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Easy to drive.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great for a 1.4. Easy to wheel spin. Slightly wider alloys enable you to throw it into corners.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    £4 rad cap went. Over heated. Warped cylinder head. Expensive repair - still had it done though car was worth it!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bit of a wolf in sheep's clothing.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Front and rear seats comfy. Toured Scotland without getting numb legs or back ache.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Don't know no ones tried to nick it.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Didn't bother.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Overheating causing warped head.

    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