Rover 800 Saloon 820 Si 4d (1994/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Best value large car around. Great for families.
Costs
Get up the gears smarttly and get high 30s mpg on a manual car.
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On the road
Driving
Just one bad point: it shakes the filling out of your teeth over speed humps and pot holes.
Performance
Wind it up and watch the GTi brigade disappear in the rear-view mirror!
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down.
Image
Like the shape - classic. Hatch is best ( though I have a saloon).
Comfort
Relaxing to drive.
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Security and Service
Security
Better than the Mk 1 cars, with remote window closure.
Service
Had some warranty work done by Camden Motors, Croydon.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket (twice) bodged by supplying garage (not Rover), sorted by Camden (Rover dealer).
Other
Seized rear brake caliper (replacement cost £5.00 at breaker's yard).
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