1996 Rover - Austin 200 Reviews - Page 2 of 4

Air fan in cabin doesn't work on speed number 1.

Washer pipe to rear broke at the rear door hinge.

Electric cables to boot had to be rewired as they had all broken down.

On the whole a good runner. It's the first car I've ever had which has passed *2 MOT's without needing anything.

Poor positioning of side window airvents.

Cramped driving position. Seats not very comfortable.

Good fuel economy. Cheap service costs.

Head gasket - £500 bill to fix

Alarm/central locking system - £300 to fix

Engine control unit - £500 to replace

Both headlamps fogging up with moisture - £160 to replace

Squeaks and rattles from all over the place.

Accelerator sticking on, causing car to drive as if on cruise control!

Fuel cap jammed leaving me stranded at a filling station!

The build quality was appalling.

Awkward front seat positioning makes you feel as though you are sitting on the car instead of in it!

Engine performance and fuel economy excellent, but steering very vague, especially at speed in crosswinds.

The expensive repairs nearly bankrupted me. I couldn't get rid of it fast enough.

Lots of rattles and creaks from the interior fitments, especially the dash.

Rear door seals keep on falling off.

Boot lock didn't work, but has now been fixed free of charge.

Breaks squeak a lot.

This is a fast car hand has seen off BMW 318's and other cars that cost a great deal more.

Sounds great with a green induction kit on and the performance seems to be increased noticeably.

Handles alright, but could do with improving, I would recommend some Koni adjustable shocks to sort this for about £350.

This car needs alloys. Make a purchase of some 17's to sort out the handling and the looks of this car. They go straight on with no arch work.

Get some new seats. I found them uncomfortable and the creaked as well.

Motor failed in drivers side electric window at 49,000 miles and had to be replaced.

I had to have £400 of brakes replaced at £52,000 miles which I thought was a bit early. Pads, discs, calipers, the whole lot.

Took my car for an oil and filter change last week and the garage said it wasn't worth spending the £20 on the car!

My cylinder head gasket is about to go.

The radiater core is corroded almost the whole way through.

I need a new back box for the exhaust.

The mechanic said that the cylinder head gasket problem is very common with Rover's - usually on the 3'rd cylinder I think he said.

I've traded it in for A Nissen now and will never touch Rover again.

It was also quite pricey on fuel costs.

When I replaced the cam-belt it cost £130, and was told it was that much due to Rover parts been expensive.

The interior is very flimsy. Bits come off the dash/doors frequently.