2000 Rover - Austin 25 is review from UK and Ireland
"The worst car I have ever owed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The first three weeks were fine then the
exhaust started to rattle.
After three months the engine started to make some strange noises, the dealer said it was wearing in noises, after 15 months the engine was replaced with a new one.
The new engine was in and with in one week it was back in the garage with the same fault, we were told the it had not been put in correct.
After five months more strange noises were coming from the engine and we were told that all the tappets, head gasket, camshaft and a modifacation had to be made on the rear shock absorbers.
General comments?
This car looks good when its been washed and waxed that's it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 21500 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra |
| Date of Entry | 6th June, 2002 |