1995 Rover - Austin 200 214 SEI 1.4 petrol from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Quick, cheap and with loads of kit
Faults:
The alternator failed at 72000 miles which isn't bad and a replacement was cheaply bought from a scrap yard.
The dashboard binnacle vibrated when driven over 60mph.
General Comments:
The car was a high spec car for the money I paid for it with alloy wheels, half leather seats and electric windows.
For a 1.4 the K series engine is very lively, but needs to be revved to get the best from it, unfortunately it handles like a big heavy car with lots of under-steer and vague steering.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 4th February, 2004
10th Jun 2004, 08:43
125k now and still going strong... had a new alternator, starter motor and clutch... Expensive yes... but they had been in the car for a long time and had done their work!
Still moving quick and still good around town...
...Sadly, looking to upgrade from this Rover... maybe to a new 200 1.6Si 16v or Fiat Punto Sporting!
Still sticking to my previous review and is still loads of fun to drive and even my friends like it!
Still the quickest 1.4 I've driven!