1998 Rover - Austin 200 Vi review from UK and Ireland
"Hot hatchback bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Loose oil seal; engine losing oil. Fixed under warranty.
Display on dashboard clock not working.
5 years owned - new exhaust mid-section required.
General comments?
I love the performance from this little hatchback, 143 HP for a compact small car meant nothing could touch it for the money at the time of purchase.
The motoring press moaned about the lack of interior space. Who cares if your in your 20s with no kids and most cars under £20K get left behind by the acceleration.
Besides, look at all the more spacious small cars now and they all look the same (Civic, Focus, Corolla, 307). None can give 0-60 in under seconds unless you spend 17K on civic type-r, or 20K on focus RS.
The interior is quite good, but build quality not up to german standards e.g. Audi a3, BMW 3-series.
Economy is also good for a car this fast. Combined 37mpg, servicing £170 for a 12k service if you shop around.
One note about cost. I imported mine to the UK from Holland (cost £12K) saving £5K on UK price)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 VVC Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 13th June, 2003 |