1994 Rover - Austin 200 220 Coupe review from UK and Ireland
"Gorgeous car with niggling problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New tyres due to wear (2 sets).
New clutch cable due to snapping.
Starter motor is currently having problems starting, seems OK if you leave the electrics on for a moment.
Driver's side window "fell" into the door as the motor on the window trapped pulleys (£420, replacement on order only).
Key fob stopped working, hence needed to find a Rover dealer with the key code to get into car and turn the alarm off. Replacement fob's are £50 each and £30 for tuning them.
Dealer service very poor and very expensive.
Oil leaks common.
Aside from the clutch break, no other mechanical failures of note have occured.
General comments?
Interior rattles and squeaks a lot when driving over uneven surfaces.
Suspension "squeaks" when over going bumps but appears okay when tested.
Nice fast car, looks great when washed etc...
Very happy with it despite the problems.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0i Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 37000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort XR3i |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2001 |