1997 Rover - Austin 400 420 SDi review from UK and Ireland
"A good buy as you can pick up a great car for peanuts"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drivers seat has not enough padding, but this may be because of the mileage (or a fat owner!).
Air con has expensive parts and exchange unit was damaged when I bought the car. Rover quoted me £420 for the part + £87 to fit! Got one from scrap yard at £40 the had a service engineer fit, at £60.
General comments?
This car was a private hire car, but to say it had covered 70000 miles in the previous two years was in very good order.
Engine is mint, gives good performance and 50mpg.
Electric everything, luxuries in abundance!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 10400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 121000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 200 |
| Date of Entry | 17th May, 2002 |