Rover 400 Saloon 1996-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite a lot of car for the money.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average for fuel, but dealer parts can be expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Really extremely stable if driven within its limits.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can be driven hard, then quite good but sluggish in lower gears.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Starter motor noisy and breaking down - with only genuine 28,500 miles!

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Preferable to Ford/Vauxhall anyway! Very smart car!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quite good for front seats, even in base model, but roller grip for seat adjustment is a pig!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lots of noise/flashing bits - hasn't been pinched yet.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I use local garage service which I trust.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Uneven behaviour in lower revs - not diagnosed yet. Also, starter motor 'going' (at 28500 miles).

    Other

    So far - a very good overall buy 1.

    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