1997 Rover - Austin 200 220SDi from UK and Ireland - Comments

Nothing.

Great car; very quick for a diesel, with lots of mid-range torque, and pulls well in fifth up to 110+. And all while giving 51mpg. It's done 44,000 miles so far and it still doesn't squeak or rattle (even though I occasionally use it to haul concrete blocks, bags of sand and cement!) The only downsides are limited headroom in the back, it's noisy, even for a diesel, and dealer servicing isn't cheap.

Highly underestimated great car.

Fantastic car - the best fun I've had in driving since I sold my last sports car nearly 20 years ago. This must be as close to 'hot hatch' as you can get with a diesel engine!

104,000 miles now - still pulls like a steam train on 'speed' AND returns over 50 mpg.

Only one thing worries me slightly - she's getting on for ten years old, what on earth can I replace her with?

My 220SDi has done 108,000 mile now. Great mpg still. Always starts.But, the tank has gone round the seams and it is now off the road until I can afford to get another one fitted. It went a few days ago whilst sat on a friends posh new driveway.AARRGGh.I have also had trouble with the remote, needed to get another one a few weeks ago. Clock does not work, so neither will the radio. Anyone want to, buy a Rover!!!

I agree it's a fantastic car, and made to a better standard than most small cars. The clock will certainly fail, as will the heater resistors (losing speed 1 and 2).