Rover 400 Saloon 414 SLi Cat 4d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Quite a lot of car for the money, electric windows and central locking as standard.
Costs
So - so. Rover dealers very pricey.
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On the road
Driving
Handles and rides extremely well. Can feel a bit heavy at low speeds.
Performance
Brilliant 1400cc 105 bhp engine. Very smooth and quite reliable.
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Living with it
Reliability
Good, but not up to Japanese standard.
Image
I think it looks very nice, especially with the chrome grill.
Comfort
Very spacious, nicely trimmed wood interior.
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Security and Service
Security
Basic Rover alarm and immobiliser.
Service
Sorry, but my local Rover dealer was rubbish. He quoted £120 just for looking at a misfire problem.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Occasional stutter/misfire. Goes away after five minutes.
Other
Water pump and gearbox seal failed at 118k miles.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes