1983 Rover - Austin Ambassador HLS 1.8 petrol from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Very good considering it was a British Leyland product
Faults:
Tyres needed replacing at 111,000 miles and again at 136,000 miles.
Brake cable broke at 118,000 miles.
Clock failed at 122,000 miles.
Tailgate catch broke at 129,000 miles.
Cylinder head needed replacing at 135,000 miles.
Engine exploded at 141,000 miles and wrote car off.
General Comments:
A comfortable and spacious large family car.
Smooth to drive and cheap to run.
Well built and reliable for its age.
Finally came to an end after 141,000 miles and 13 years, when the engine blew up.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th May, 2006
15th Feb 2001, 10:04
I agree this was an underrated car, I've just bought a 2L Vanden Plas and I used to have a 2L HLS. Very roomy and comfortable. I am contemplating keeping this one until it becomes worth more than I paid - £250.00.