Rover 400 Hatchback 420 iE 5d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought mine pre-registered for £9995 - a bargain for a 2-litre hatch.
Costs
Insurance ok for older drivers. Dealer service expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Relaxing drive. A low blood pressure car - ideal motorway cruiser, but hard to park.
Performance
Good for a modern car, but not as fast as previous 2-litres from Rover - 220, MG Maesto.
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Living with it
Reliability
Air con failed - otherwise ok at 24,000 miles.
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That's why they're cheap!
Comfort
Extremely comfortable. Particularly good ride.
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Security and Service
Security
Seems ok, but then I'm not a thief!
Service
Had to take it back 5 times to fix simple air con problem.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Occasionally idles too fast - stop and start fixes it.
Other
Air con failed - fixed under warranty eventually.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes