1997 Rover - Austin 200 Vi review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought 2nd hand from a Rover dealer with 18k on the clock.
Numerous minor faults discovered in first month. All put right except for rattling sound from underneath car @2500rpm. "They all do that sir...".
Still rattling to this day, turns out to be a broken flexi-pipe in front of the catalytic converter. Not serious, just annoying.
General comments?
A wolf in sheep's clothing. Yes it has 15" alloys and front foglamps, but to people who ride around in lowered Nova GSi's, it just looks like a 214Si....... until they try and overtake!!
138mph seen on a trip to Germany, many other hot hatches upstaged etc, etc. Handling very sharp and tail very driftable, grip much better after fitting Pirelli P6000's. Rock steady on A-roads. Leather, ABS, 2 Airbags, electric everything..... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
(stereo only average...)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 VVC |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 29th October, 1999 |