1991 Rover - Austin 800 820 SLi review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Having owned it for over 7 years and 100,000 miles, it has been a dream to maintain. Used as a motorway car almost all it's life, it has hardly needed maintenance (it's still on its first clutch). In 100,000 miles I have done no work to it apart from the exhaust, brakes and services.
The only problem is the electrics (central locking, roof and windows) are playing up and don't work in the damp. Apart from that it is a tribute to Rover.
General comments?
Great cars for long journeys. Powerful and very comfortable.
Unfortunately a 10 year old one that cost £8000 ten years ago is now worthless, I have to say I have spent mere hundreds on it and it just keeps on going. I'll see it for another 100,000 miles!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Range Rover Vogue SE |
| Date of Entry | 22nd November, 2000 |