1998 Rover - Austin 200 SD review from UK and Ireland
"A great bargain from the police for this reliable and econmical car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has as yet, gone wrong with the car - however due to the age of the engine moisture gets in and makes it hard to start on cold and damp mornings.
General comments?
The car was originally owned by the police and as such has seen some heavy use (nearly 80K miles in two years).
However the car was half the Parkers guide price and so far I have spent very little in keeping it going. My only outlay has been £150 for a complete replacement of the uprated brakes fitted by the police (Kwik fit upheld their incorrect quote!).
The car is economical with a a regular 45-50mpg and nippy enough to keep an ex-boy racer happy.
The car handles well and is only let down by a very obvious cross-over on the power steering when cornering between 50-60mph (motorway flyovers etc)
Quite a lot of room until you get to the boot - however the missus has manged to fit two pushchairs and asorted baby equipment in without too much effort.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 79000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 108500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 14th June, 2002 |