Rover 200 Hatchback (1995 - 2000) 214 Si 16V 5d (1997/P) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

not many people see a 17 year old driving a Rover

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

good car when running correctly enough room for friends and family average boot

Would you buy this car again and why?

No not with a K series engine in it i would get a newer one R plate upwards or 25

What are you likely to buy next?

New Corsa D 1.4 SXI

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,000

When did you buy the car?

January 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

No! head gasket blew week later and leaked water from pipes and fittings also rad leaked 2 months from buying luckily had 6 months warenty

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Cheap to insure and quick for a 1.4

What was the dealer like?

As it was the first time i had bourght car from the garage it will be the last, because the coolant system was held together with quick seal

What's it like to drive?

very quick for 1.4 from standard even better with one or two tweeks i.e filter and plugs out does saxo vtr from lights

What's it like to park?

easy enough no bad blind spots

Have you had any problems with the car?

all the above, also reverse switch failed aswell as a display light behind the dash also needed a thermostat. found that the local garage had put my spark plugs in with a air gun an 100 miles later bang one less spark plug (not happy) not cars fault but the heads on the N and P plates are very soft

What's most practical about your car?

the average car enough space in the car for friends and average boot

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

electric sunroof and windows