1997 Rover - Austin 200 Si (k-series) review from UK and Ireland
"If you are over 60 please don't buy this car, your giving it a bad image"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Small amount of oil is leaking from the side of the engine.
Split in the exhaust just behind the backbox.
Lots of rattles from the dash.
Clutch judders a bit when the engine is cold and it is sometimes hard to put into first gear. But is fine after 10 minutes or so.
Back brakes need replacing.
People tend to laugh at you from their saxos and modded cars, until you put your foot down (VTR thrasher)
General comments?
From moving up from a punto 1.1 to this 1600, I think the performance is amazing. I fly up roads now in fifth gear that my punto just about did in third.
So far the car hasen't let me down and starts as soon as I turn the key. The starter motor makes a strange crunching noise, but I'm told its the same with most rovers of this age.
The handling on the car is OK, but really needs some uprated/lowered suspension like on the later MGs.
I think this car is excellent and when I've had my alloys, big bore and suspension done I think it will be the perfect car for looks and performance.
111bhp, insurance group 7 0-60 about 9 seconds need I say more...
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| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 48000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48700 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Punto |
| Date of Entry | 21st August, 2004 |