1995 Rover - Austin 400 Si review from UK and Ireland
"Good equipment and ride. Otherwise mediocre"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The bulb for clock and radio display stopped working soon after purchasing the car. It was rather expensive to buy (Main dealer only!) and was extremely awkward to fit.
Starter motor packed up. Rover UK quoted £150.00+ for the part alone! I used a non-manufacturer's starter motor in the end, at half the price...
Gearbox was replaced.
Head gasket went pop. Typical fault of all K-series engines. I should have bought a diesel.
General comments?
The car is lovely to drive and the drive is unbelievably comfortable.
Steering feel is a bit remote, but I soon got used to it. Handling is confident, but rather floaty.
Seats are a bit small, the old Rover 200/Honda Concerto were far superior.
Interior quality is rather mediocre.
The car has excellent standard spec for the year, including ABS, electric sunroof and remote central locking.
Rear seat space is cramped, despite the car's size.
Rover should have marketed the car as an Escort/Golf competitor. It would have fared much better. Instead, Rover decided to chase Ford Mondeo and Peugeot 406. Mad!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 87630 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95784 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 200 |
| Date of Entry | 16th October, 2003 |