2000 Rover - Austin 25 Reviews - Page 4 of 5

The rear screen washer failed within a couple of months of buying the car.

The drivers door lock mechanism failed after 2 years preventing entry or exit through it.

Both problems were quickly rectified under warranty by my local dealer.

A small patch of rust has developed on one of the rear hatch hinges, but the dealer says because it has not actually gone all the way through the body it is not covered by the perforation warranty!

For a relatively small engine the performance is more than adequate and it handles well on the country roads in my part of the world.

It feels like a big car inside and I find it comfortable for long journeys.

Fuel economy is good. It returns 35+ mpg.

Absolutely nothing!

Another great Rover, the 25 was my third new Rover and I am pleased to report that it was yet another great offering from the British car manufacturer.

Rival cars such as the Ford Fiesta, VW Polo and GM Corsa are simply not worth considering when for the same cash you can have the Rover 25 which just seems to be from a class above.

The Rover was loaded with standard kit including electric windows, electric sunroof, remote locking, and a high quality cd stereo.

Plus as it's a Rover you get the usual quality features such as thick carpets, thicker window glass, wood trim, chrome trim, leather steering wheel and gearknob.

Not had any major problems with the car as of yet..

Really hideous build quality.

The car is full of annoying knocks and creaks which I cannot rectify.

Had a really bad knocking from the hatch which I cannot fix and is really getting me down.

Constant rattles from inside the doors and sunroof sliding cover.

Creaks from dashboard when cornering.

Two weeks after we bought the car, it just wouldn't start. The engine/starter motor just wouldn't turn over. Dealership claimed someone had changed the HT leads. No problems since.

Seal on passenger window not fitted properly.

The car handles great.

It looks good when clean and polished. Alloys are fantastic.

Respectable mpg.

However the dash rattles and squeaks when car is driven at higher speeds.

The polished wood effect on parts of dash is very dated.

Overall has been a fantastic car so far.

Nothing.

Generally a very well built car, with good fuel economy and a fair performance for engine size.

Slightly aged by the wooden effect interior trim. (newer versions have Grey/carbon effect).

Found the seats uncomfortable. As if the seats, steering wheel and pedals are mis-aligned. Caused severe back ache on long journeys, as I found myself angled toward the passenger.

The valves and the cylinder head went after two years (all fixed under warranty)

This car is brilliant. I'm 19 and have been driving it since I was 17. As a first car I couldn't wish for anything better.

It handles really well (Rover 200vi suspension set-up as standard)

The engine is gr8 for a 1.4, and for those of you who do not know this; The k-series is a hi-revving car, so therefor you need to rev it to get that proper performance. Also the standard 1.4 is restricted to provide Rover with a mid engine car (this is done with a restricted throttle) A 1.4 which isn't restricted puts out 105bhp, now tell me another super-mini that has that output from its 1.4?!