1998 Rover - Austin 200 214 Si review from UK and Ireland
"Like a big Mini, without the rust (yet)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Inlet manifold gasket leak, rear wiper hose split, various rattles.
General comments?
It rattles, clutch is not nice (one dealer recommended dropping the clutch at 2000 RPM), noisy engine. Not let me down though, goes & handles well for a 1.4. Very comfortable even though I'm 6' 6" tall.
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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 | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 16V Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 43500 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 316 |
| Date of Entry | 30th April, 2000 |