Rover 200 Hatchback 200 Vi 3d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid at the height of Rover prices. Poor residual value!
Costs
Servicing costs everage!
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On the road
Driving
Drives very well, except in the rain, when the power is possibly too much for the chassis!
Performance
Goes very well. A wolf in sheep's clothing!
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Living with it
Reliability
Broken down 3 times. Costs of £1000+ in last 6 months! Not a good starter in wet conditions as the spark plugs are located too near the road and so can get wet!
Image
Still looks modern.
Comfort
Could be better. Seats very narrow!
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm and immobiliser ok.
Service
Not very helpful in general.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Bad starter. Head gasket blown + various minor niggley things.
Other
Steams up too easily.
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