Rover 400 Saloon 1990-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I bought this car in October for £100

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only replaced wiper blades, cheap as chips

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Smooth fot its age, but steering is vague & clutch byte takes getting used to

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No Fireworks, but very nippy around town with 16 valve engine, good up to 100mph then steering wobbles

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Starts in 1 go every morning, problem free!

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Its a Rover, its square and its bland

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfy for a car of its age with full lumbar support

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average alarm, but immobiliser gives trouble if key not turned

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never used main dealer

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Mint, runs like clockwork, absolutely silent

    Other

    Central locking mechinism takes time and makes a loud noise

    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