Rover 400 Hatchback 414i 5d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Pretty good. £1600 for 96N with 93000 miles on the clock and FSH.
Costs
Only had experience with other Rovers but seems ok.
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On the road
Driving
Not as good on the twisties as a 45 but better on the motorway.
Performance
Very good for a 1400. Better than a 1.4 Astra/Focus/Escort.
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Living with it
Reliability
Always starts first time.
Image
Anything's good when you're my age. Whip the badges off and put some late spec 400/45 alloys on and it looks fine.
Comfort
Good on long motorway journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
No one's tried to nick it yet.
Service
Not had anything done yet but not so good from past experience.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Sweet as a nut.
Other
No problemo.
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