Rover 400 Hatchback 420 SLDi 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good second hand buy.
Costs
Excellent MPG of 50-55. Insurance is steep.
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On the road
Driving
A BMW it is not - better than Concerto-based 200.
Performance
Beaten by common rail diesels, but still has plenty of oomph!
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Living with it
Reliability
Overall for car of this age, pretty good.
Image
It's a Rover - who cares about image?
Comfort
All the bits you need - great on long journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
Sensors pick up everything - I never worry.
Service
Less than Zero (Cardiff Dealers anyway). Customer Service does not exist!!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Bullet proof diesel.
Other
Slipping driver's window. Cambelt pretensioner disintergrated after 30,000 miles!
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