Rover 400 Saloon 420 SLDi 4d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Build quality was good but the gadgets were sadly lacking.
Costs
Horribly expensive service costs, I never seemed to go through a service without needing something extra done to the car. In one case, I had to pay over £1000 for an ABS controller! My cheapest ever 12000 service was around £260.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent on country roads, quiet on the motorway. Shocked a few friends with how fast it could accelerate and how well it cornered.
Performance
Excellent. Averaged 45mpg driving 32 miles to work (motorway and back roads).
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Living with it
Reliability
This car never failed to start or get me to my destination. Even when the Engine Management System failed, it still completed the journey.
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Grandad on tranquilisers, but I didn't care - it handled well and got my family from Moray to Wiltshire on a regular basis.
Comfort
Very good, though I did sometimes feel I was scrunched into the corner of the seat.
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Security and Service
Security
No idea, never got nicked.
Service
Excellent but very expensive.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
EMS sensor failed.
Other
ABS controller (ouch!)
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No