1994 Rover - Austin 200 214 SLi review from UK and Ireland
"Insurance friendly machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Distributor cap went only 5000 miles out of a major service (55,000 miles) destroying the cat (major backfire!).
Second cat went after a further 8000 miles (poor build quality) along with front pipe (expensive!!).
Alternator went at around 75,000, although this was due to powering an amp.
Rear lights have a tendency to go.
General comments?
Downsides:
Paintwork is very thin, prone to scratching.
Brakes are on the dangerous side though can be easily upgraded for the same price as O.E.
Some dealer parts can be expensive: though not much seems to go wrong, if cared for.
Likes drinking fuel if pushed.
Engine on the harsh side at the top end.
Bad stereo.
Upsides:
Cheap to buy and generally cheap to run.
Performance from a 1.4 is good though low down torque is non-existent. To get the most from this engine it has to be above 4000rpm.
Equipment level is very good. I recommend the GTi/SEi interior.
Run on a Koni suspension set up, 15" alloys running 195/50/15 rubber for serious go-kart handling!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 16v mpi Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 23rd October, 2000 |