Rover 800 Fastback 1991-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Loads of car for the money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No surprises yet!

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Handling over rough surfaces lets an otherwise good car down.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    2.5 Perkins diesel is not bought for performance, but doesn't hang around either!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Starter had to be replaced (under warranty). Otherwise, no problems.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not a motor for the image concious, but you don't buy an 800 series for image anyway.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent seats and interior layout, plus lots of 'gizmos'.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent multi-choice remote central locking.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    New starter motor and bottom f/o/s balljoint.

    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