1997 Rover - Austin 200 214 Si review from UK and Ireland
"Unreliable, expensive heap of crap"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket blew after 35,000 miles, gearbox shortly afterwards.
On its third starter motor, even the seatbelt pre-tensioner system went wrong.
There is play in the steering rack which is getting worse and will cost £1,000+ to repair.
General comments?
Also the bottom has fallen out of the used Rover market so it's worth bugger all now.
I will NEVER buy another Rover.
DON'T relax - it's a Rover.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 19500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 414 Si |
| Date of Entry | 9th December, 2000 |