2000 Rover - Austin 25 iL review from UK and Ireland
"A solid, well-built car with reasonable power and handling, cheap to buy and run"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No major problems.
Bonnet release catch stopped working - adjusted it myself, working fine now.
Door handle trim came off.
Slight, but noticeable clutch judder when accelerating from standstill.
General comments?
It was a 2nd hand bargain - less than £2.5k for a tidy low mileage car.
The 25 handles very well, especially around country lanes and when overtaking. Acceleration is a little slow, however when you put your foot down, progress is brisk with a surge of power/torque above 3000rpm.
Around town the clutch judder can be noticeable when moving off. The 25 drives well on the motorway, though it can lose power on long uphills due to high gearing.
It is very economical, did around 45 mpg on a recent motorway trip, approx 40 mpg around town.
Body/chassis seems strong and very well built, though the trim is a little tacky in places. No noticeable rattles though. Overall build/trim quality is better than small French or Italian cars, though not quite up to VW/Nissan standards.
The 84bhp 1.4 could do with more power - if you're thinking of buying a 1.4 then go for the 103 bhp version (or the MG ZR!)
Getting parts and advice from dealers has not been a problem.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 - 84PS Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 26000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Micra |
| Date of Entry | 31st May, 2006 |