Rover 800 Fastback 820 Vitesse Lux 5d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good to buy, hard to sell on.
Costs
Main dealer only parts are a common problem.
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On the road
Driving
Handles poorly. Try a new car - you'll understand.
Performance
Turbo slow to kick in. Poor brakes; hard to stop.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems at all, but always expecting.
Image
Fastback too old fashioned. Saloon still looks the part.
Comfort
Seat backs tend to move back by themselves.
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Security and Service
Security
Does it need it anymore!?
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head needed skim after 71,000 miles.
Other
Air con pipes corroded, tyre wear on front and fuel guage not to be trusted.
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