1995 Rover - Austin 200 214 Cabriolet SE review from UK and Ireland
"Smashing for the price!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
So far the car has cost me 4 new tyres and a rear back box; common Rover issue with the tail pipes being so small they rot from the inside out.
General comments?
Car has been faultless, and only has three little spots of rust. Came packed with extras from the dealership.
Power hood is great, but makes a right old racket, just like the one in the Mini and Metro/100 soft tops. Hood is in great nick, and the electric rear blower is a great addition for a soft top of this age.
Quality of the products used shows, as there is very little wear on the trim of the car, despite the high mileage.
Did the cambelt/water pump myself, as it's an easy job. However the cam shaft seal is leaking oil and that will need sorting in time. Which to be fair is also another common fault.
On the whole, it's a very nice car and still gets looks today. If you want a fast, reliable car for fun in the sun, you can't do a lot worse than the 200 Cabriolet.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 K Series Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th January, 2009 |