Rover 800 Saloon 825 Sterling 4d Auto (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap as anything, but for the wrong reasons.
Costs
Expensive dealer repairs on engine.
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On the road
Driving
80s suspension, very crashy.
Performance
2.5 V6 good when it works!
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Living with it
Reliability
2.5 V6 a load of rubbish. Mine went after 50,000 miles!
Image
Not so good - it's an 800 series Rover.
Comfort
Very comfy inside.
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Security and Service
Security
Never been broken into, probably 'cos no one wants it.
Service
All expensive bills, due to a badly designed Rover engine.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Rubbish. Cylinder head problems from only 50,000 miles.
Other
Don't buy a V6 one - they have an engine fault.
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