2000 Rover - Austin 25 iS review from UK and Ireland
"A classy small car with good performance."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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!
General comments?
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.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Polo |
| Date of Entry | 9th October, 2004 |