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?!
I wouldn't be as pleased with this car as you are if the valves needed replacing after 2 years! Rovers are not the most mechanically robust cars, and as its your first car you haven't anything to compare it too! Compared to Japanese and German offerings, Rovers are way off in terms of quality and reliability.
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