Rover 400 Hatchback 1995-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    If you buy a GSI you get a lot for your money:Cruise control, 6 CD/speaker audio, leather, alloys, ABS, all electrics, fog lamps, some versions come with A/C. Rover parts are not as cheap as you would expect of a UK built car!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad on a run. Quoted at 50 MPG on the open road, you could probably get 40 MPG if you're sensible & engine is in good nick (use good plugs, oil etc.). Generally 60 MPH at 3000 RPM will give you good return on your petrol. Insurance is not bad.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Steering fairly positive, a little light at high speeds - but not too bad. Suspension is relatively stiff, allowing for good cornering. Not too bad on country roads.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Solid, plenty of power through 2nd & 3rd. Car did 120 MPH (on private track!) possible top end of 130. In short: enough power to get you by.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A dependable car which starts first time, nearly every time (with 70K on the clock). So far it hasn't let me down after 14 months of ownership.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not quite as pipe&slippers as some would assume. A relatively low profile car, but it does have a certain amount of presence on the road. Not a poser's car, but not a shrinking violet either.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Stiff suspension, therefore stiff ride but generally not uncomfortable. Leather seats are firm but good. No lumbar support which is stingy and a pain on long journeys. Engine/road noise can be high. Raucous once you are on the motorway and at >2000 RPM.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Internal movement detector, immobiliser etc.. A secure car by any standard. So far no problems.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nothing special but not bad either.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    A bit of rattle at times but otherwise no complaints.

    Other

    Stereo display has gone funny: sometimes parts of numbers disappear. Heater settings 1 & 2 (of 1-4) don't work.

    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