1998 Rover - Austin 200 vi review from UK and Ireland
"One you have to buy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No real problems so far, only had car a month though.
Suspected head gasket, garage recommend K-seal rather than having to cough up for a hefty bill, seems to have done the trick.
General comments?
1.8 that does 0-60 in 7.5 and on to 130mph, and looks like a 1.4 bar the alloys.
Only 1.8 I know that's better is the Honda Integra Type R. The car shifts when kept above 4000rpm - an RS 1800 tried to keep up with me, I lost him within a mile and he had a Superchip. Overtaking is a breeze - drop a gear and say goodbye.
Watch for lift off oversteer if pushing hard. In the wet there's no point in nailing if you're in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd as it wheelspins so easily.
Seats could give better support.
Other than that, it's a pocket rocket.
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| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 vvc Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th May, 2005 |