1998 Rover - Austin 200 Si review from UK and Ireland
"Nearly perfect"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
As yet unexplained starting problems when the car has not been used for more than two days (suspect fuel supply).
There are one or two annoying squeaks and creaks from the dashboard.
The seating position could be awkward for some drivers; the steering wheel does adjust for height, but not much!
The clutch is rather sharp.
General comments?
For a 1400cc engine, the car performs really well.
It is attractive and well fitted, quiet and comfortable; at home in town or on the motorway.
Disappointingly the rear seat base doesn't fold forward, so you can't have a level loading platform.
The wing mirrors are rather small.
Sound quality from the radio/cassette is not great.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 38000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 43000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Laguna |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2003 |