Rover 400 Hatchback 416 Si 5d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Underrated. Good performance and economy.
Costs
Most things cheap enough, but if the head gasket goes - ouch!
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On the road
Driving
A bit too wallowy around corners for you to chuck it around when you've got passengers.
Performance
Great. The noise out of the engine when you punch it is superb.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very good, but if that exhaust gets smoky, get it to a dealer quick.
Image
Rear and side views are too 'Honda'.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket blew - £400 to put right. Would have been worse if I had not caught it in time.
Other
Seemed to have to replace a bulb every other month.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes