Rover 200 Hatchback 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Plenty of car with good spec for low prices. Should be able to pick up a good 'un for £750.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Drinks petrol around town. Honda engines expensive to service. Insurance steep for a car of this type (again, the Honda engine).

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Enjoyable, but body rolls when cornering.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lively and faster than you think. Honda 16v engine has plenty of power.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It may be expensive, but that 16v Honda engine is bulletproof - 177k miles and it still runs as sweet as a nut.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    It's an old Rover. You will never be able to live driving this down if you are under 50!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfy and supportive seats, fine on long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very secure car, but who'd want to nick it?

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never used manufacturer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Nothing that you wouldn't expect on a car that has done this many miles.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No