1994 Rover - Austin 200 214 Sli review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch needed replacing due to squeeling at 35,000.
Drivers electric window has never been right, and probably will never be right. Doesn't go up and down straight so never quite seals up. Rover incapable of fixing this.
Various rattles.
Alternator gave up at 48,000.
Alarm/Immobilizer problem in areas with strong radio signals (i.e. near masts). Jams up alarm and immobilizes car. Affects most Rovers apparently.
At 50,000 has started consuming a litre of oil every 6,000 miles.
General comments?
1.4 engine is really quite amazing. 101bhp from such a small engine is impressive, and performance though not incredible is at least brisk. Some of this is helped by gearing, but downside is high revving at speed (4,000rpm at 80mph).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4i petrol |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 11th April, 1999 |