Rover 400 Saloon 1990-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy these days.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    On petrol was pretty good but go to a scrappy for spares.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad for an old motor.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Wasn't too bad actually. But remember this car is old and wasn't meant to be a racer.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Started first time every time rain or snow.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Grandad image but who cares.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Spacious comfortable ride. Bounced a bit on big bumps as soft suspension but strangely could feel it jar if driven over a match.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never been touched.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Rover now defunct so just used local garage.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Never had a problem apart from an oil leak I couldn't trace.

    Other

    Clutch, tracking, brakes squealing common problem for this model.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No