Rover Mini Saloon Cooper 1.3i 2d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lots of smiles per miles. Beautiful interior, leather seats and dash.
Costs
Only tyres and servicing in 18 months.
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On the road
Driving
Great round corners/twisty roads.
Performance
Ok in low gears, but lacks power in top, so motorways are tough.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems in 18 months.
Image
Be prepared to be looked at and stopped in car parks by people wanting a look at a beautiful car.
Comfort
Very hard ride - you feel every bump but who cares?
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Security and Service
Security
Good alarm/immobiliser. No probs. Locks a bit fiddley.
Service
Have had little contact with dealer, but impressed with what I had.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Rain leaked in onto the stereo.
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