Faults:

Battery failed a few months ago, but I guess that's just luck really.

Head Gasket has recently blown, but it I could see it was it's way out.

I replaced the Cam belt whilst I was at it, Note to all current/future Rover owners - Change it when you are supposed to!

Since then have had problems with the Cooling system, overheats and water backs up the expansion bottle. I am currently still trying to work out what the hell is wrong with it!

General Comments:

Interior trim is of a high standard for the year of the Car, and is very spacious and comfortable.

Typical Rover though, Electric Sunroof and wind up windows!

I love the K Series engines, but they do tend to be unreliable if mistreated. If you keep them well oiled and watered you can thrash them around with very few problems.

Faults:

Engine sometimes has a few electrical gremlins.

Rust is now taking over the front wheel arches (but that is really to be expected at this age).

General Comments:

Headlamps seem to be very poor.

Seats are very very comfortable and the fake wood trim still looks nice compared to the black plastic in my parents cars.

Engine has some serious performance for a 1.4 and can really be red-lined anytime.

Faults:

Rear suspenion bushes needed replacing for MOT.

Leak in the boot which I cannot seem to find.

General Comments:

The car is VERY quick once you get it over 4500rpm. Below that however and there is not a lot of power.

Basically this car is a five seater Go Kart, with electric windows, mirrors, sunroof and power steering. What more could you want!

Faults:

Cam belt swap when I first got it (always a good idea as a precaution).

Routine stuff like exhaust, clutch, tyres.

Leaky coolant hose.

General Comments:

This really has been a great car so far. I've had it for five years with virtually no trouble at all.

For a 1.4 litre engine the performance is excellent, and fuel economy is good, even when you're being a bit heavy with your right foot.

Handling is also good, the suspension is great, forgiving handling with plenty of grip and not too much understeer.

Ride quality is much better than some newer cars like the Astra or the Megane.

Looks pretty nice too, I think, though perhaps beginning to look a little dated?

Faults:

Head gasket leaking at 111,000.

CV joints knocking at 111,000.

Gearbox ticking at 111,000.

Rain leaks at 111,000.

Sump gasket leaking at 119,000.

The gearbox has a nice ticking noise which matches the engine when it's cold.

General Comments:

I must say the car handles extremely well for a 5 door hatch and a Rover to boot.

I bought the car knowing some of its high milage problems, but have enjoyed the ownership.

Like other comments about the 200, my car likes to leak rain water in wherever it can see a gap. Boot, front door seals, front windscreen and the top of the hatch onto the backseat.

I believe the gearbox noise is common on the GTI DOHC, but with the window down and the stereo up, I can't hear it!

Excellent MPG for a GT, 32-38.

The gearbox is an absolute delight. Apart from the ticking which makes the car noisy above 55mph. Still not bad for a grand.

Although registered in FEB 1991, the local Rover dealer stated the car was manufactured in Sept 89. Looks like Black 5 door GTI'S were not too popular.