1994 Rover - Austin 200 SLI review from UK and Ireland
"A Rover Gem"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The piston rings needed replacing after 135,000 miles. The engine began to burn a little oil.
Nowadays engine is like new, After rebuilding with new gasket and rings, I ran the car in gently for 1,000 miles, before changing oil.
With frequent oil and oil filter changes, these cars can cover 400,000 miles without serious engine overhaul.
Original radiator is beginning to loose fins (but does not leak) Not bad for 8 years old.
Clutch, brake pads and tyres replaced, but these wear on all cars.
General comments?
I am very impressed with this car.
My previous Rover 214 SLI, G Reg was also very reliable and covered 128,000 miles without requiring much work. (only a clutch and rear suspension bushes) Also consumables such as tyres and brake pads.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol T series Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 133297 miles |
| Most recent distance | 139595 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 200 |
| Date of Entry | 4th December, 2002 |