1991 Rover - Austin 800 820 Si review from UK and Ireland
"Good value went bought second hand"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Electric windows stopped working.
Wiper linkage broke (mended it with an elastic band!).
Clutch (£220).
Exhaust.
Battery.
Starter motor.
Leaks oil.
General comments?
This car was £22,000 new, I brought it for £700!!!
Lots of car for the money, much faster than all the hot hatches.
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| Good looking, excellent value big car. But can suffer with fairly major electrical problems with age |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 106000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 214 GSI |
| Date of Entry | 26th March, 2001 |