1989 Rover - Austin 800 825i review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap luxury car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Honda Auto Box packed up - twice, common problem apparently.
Tappets were extremely noisy, sounded like a traction engine.
Elec windows stopped working.
General comments?
Very poor construction interior wise, bits just kept falling off.
Honda V6 capable unit, smooth and powerful. Although what out for non-regular oil changes, engine has a tendency to wear camshaft & tappets out quite quickly under these circumstances, and when it's worn it sounds absolutely awful (It's not as good as some people tend to make out).
Honda auto box suspect, I had two, kept slipping like nobodys business in 2nd gear! This is what put me off buying another one, I think a manual box might be better, however they may well have cracked the problem by now.
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| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | Petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 97000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 31st March, 2000 |