1991 Rover - Austin 200 214Si 1.4
Summary:
If you treat it well, it will be nice to you
Faults:
Catalyst died during the first month.
1 valve failure on 15000kms.
Constant water leakage.
Oil burning since 70000Kms.
Power steering system replaced at 90000.
Gearbox replaced at 112000.
Clutches don't last more than 10000 km.
Replaced 3 batteries.
Speedometer died.
Lots of noises coming from the trunk.
Cine-blocks replaced.
Coolant system replaced.
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General Comments:
Pretty fast, low consumption, roomy for passenger and object transportation.
Although it seems like it has not been reliable, considering how me and my family treated it (3 different drivers, 2 teenagers), I could tell that it lasted too long. I added Motor Cote in the engine and it turned into a 1.6L with improved horsepower, torque, less noise and more economic.
Oil consumption is quite a boring task to deal with.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 22nd January, 2002