Rover 200 Hatchback (1995 - 2000) 216 Si 16V 5d (1998/R) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

i dont know much about cars and i must be loaded to repair all the problems you get from owning a rover.

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

ok run about for the money but they dont have to run it. it has no style and old mans image.

Would you buy this car again and why?

no ,its no wonder rover went under when they build cars like this apalling build quality my first two cars where 1990 volkswagons and both where better than this

What are you likely to buy next?

anything but a rover prob be something korean.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£450

When did you buy the car?

February 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

yes it was cheap and had 12month mot and 6month tax.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

because it was cheap and needed a car quick.

What was the dealer like?

n.a

What's it like to drive?

good responsive stearing very easy round town decent ride comfort but a very gutless engine forever changing gears up hill

What's it like to park?

easy good all round vision when mirrors where working.

Have you had any problems with the car?

boot lock fell out,heater knobs fell off,wing mirrors were designed by a moron they keep flaping down,ariel fell off,exhaust fell off, kept sliping out of gear failes to start if to cold , spark plugs got full of carbon kept popping out of gear.

What's most practical about your car?

had a boot and 5 seats .

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

electric windows and power steering!!!!