Rover 200 Hatchback (1995 - 2000) 216 Si 16V 5d (1996/N) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Happy and fun with life, dont ask me why but the car is a happy car and feels like it smiles

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

Everyone thinks its a good looking car

Would you buy this car again and why?

Don't like to say this but probably not mainly because its so unreliable.

What are you likely to buy next?

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£900

When did you buy the car?

September 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

I brought the car from a woman who lived in Bournemouth who only used the car a few mornings a week. The car only had 76k miles when I purchased it, very low mileage.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Love Rover

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

When the head gasket isn't blown then its great. If you take a corner too fast the 'roll' is a bit annoying but apart from that its a lovely drive.

What's it like to park?

Fine

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yep! Head Gasket has been replaced 3 times. While away on holiday in Devon the head gasket went and took it to a 'Rover' Specialist garage who mucked up the repair. Had to leave the car in Devon and drive home (300 miles) in a stinky horrible hire car. Week later drove back to collect the car and about 2 weeks after my car was loosing coolant (couple of bootles of antifreeze every 2 days). Local garage did the repair, as it was on warranty, and got a BRAND NEW HEAD for free and has been as good as gold since, well apart from the heater a bit funny. My cars life is a lot more like a story in Eastenders but I still love my Rover!!

What's most practical about your car?

Nice big boot space.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The steering wheel, its really thick and nice, love it!!