Rover 75 Saloon 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Better than older Rovers (it's a BMW!)

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Rover dealers - complete rip off at every opportunity.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Can be rather dull, gearbox not very smooth.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Sluggish, even for a diesel. Around 45mpg average.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Several minor niggles - reversing alarm broke, clutch slave clinder changed, clutch changed, fault on trip meter, fault on warning panel etc.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite good, looks like a Jag?

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfy interior.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's never been stolen? Remote locking has poor range.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Rover dealers really let the car down - overpriced and very poor customer service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    As above, surprising number of niggles.

    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