Rover 200 Hatchback 1995-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Decent fuel economy, cheap tax bracket

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Rolls in the corners

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good motorway cruiser and nippy acceleration

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems (besides head gasket) in 17,000 miles

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Remains a sought after car

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not the greatest for long journeys

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alarm & immobiliser

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Didn't take to main dealer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Beware the 1.4 head gasket gremlin. Head gasket fails with age not mileage, but approx £300 to prevent.

    Other

    Hi-brake light - because wires are concealed in tailgate lid, the more often the boot is opened and shut, the wires become frayed and just break, severing the connection

    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