1991 Rover - Austin 400 416 GSI review from UK and Ireland
"Reliable, cheap, comfortable and good fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drive shaft snapped, some kind of electronic gadget from the distributor failed.
General comments?
Although the car has had the two repairs and the electronic part costing £100, the car has proven to be excellent. Good value for money, economical, comfortable and fun to own.
I have put 50,000 on the clock in 2 years and the car has only been off the road twice. It starts on the key every morning (even in the bitter cold). They are prone to rust at this age and mine is no exception. Parts are cheaply and widely available particularly from breakers. I will replace the car next year with a 600.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Vanden Plas |
| Date of Entry | 10th August, 2000 |