1994 Rover - Austin 200 220 GSi review from UK and Ireland
"Top notch car if you're prepared to maintain it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1 valve burnt out - had this replaced and the rest re-sleeved, new head gasket, bolts, etc. £600 but inevitable when looking at the mileage on the car.
Brake master cylinder went recently causing spongy brakes - yet to be looked at.
Front anti-roll bar links fail every M.O.T!?!?! Only cheap though...
General comments?
Had it lowered 40mm and it corners like it's on rails! Wouldn't mind a turbo but it shifts for an injection engine.
Will be forced to sell soon due to increasing maintenance costs but would love a newer (lower mileage) version only they stopped making them!
Must mention the interior also - half leather, well adjustable and electric everything - very nice.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen AX GT |
| Date of Entry | 27th October, 2000 |