1994 Rover - Austin 200 214 Si review from UK and Ireland
"A reliable, economical workhorse"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator failed at 71000 miles.
Gearbox whining badly, and smell of hot gear oil in heavy traffic. Plenty about in scrap yards, so fixing it not really a problem.
Bad clutch judder caused by spring on cable self-adjuster getting weak- will replace it when I change the gearbox.
General comments?
Very quick for a small engine in a relatively big car.
Handling passable in the dry, but lethal in the wet- terminal understeer!
Quality trim makes for comfort on long journeys.
Fuel economy excellent- anything from 35 to 50mpg depending on driving conditions.
Grandad image, but at £700 for 18 months/12000 miles of almost trouble-free motoring, I don't care!
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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 | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 69000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Sierra |
| Date of Entry | 6th March, 2003 |