1999 Rover - Austin 200 BRM LE review from UK and Ireland

Starting problem - rectified with larger battery.

Garage had fitted a small battery to my car and taken out the proper one.

Car pulling to one side - Garage had failed to check the proper wheel alignment of the car.

If I was to buy another car, this would be it.

The interior is well placed with a clear view of everything, and the love it or loath it red leather interior rounds the car of superbly. One thing I feel the car lacks is air conditioning and a decent stereo, but after you get past this the fun really starts.

Drive it round town steadily, and you'll get just as good mpg as you would do with any other car. Although be prepared for people turning round to have a look when you drive past.

Drive it like it's supposed to be driven and you will fly. Acceleration above 4000 revs feels like your going into hyperspace. The car has 147 bhp and hits 0-60 in 7 1/2 seconds.

Although it does chicken out of some crazy bends especially in the wet.

The ride can be sluggish with a full car, but that's what you get for traveling on holiday in it! Although you still get excellent mpg motorway driving with a full load.

I've tweaked mine a bit and am pleased to say the handling has improved, and the minor performance modifications have left me with a car that does 0-60 in well under 7!!!

Definitely superb value for money for families and modders out there.