Rover 216 GTI Review

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Rover 216 GTI
4.3 stars
Average rating for this product is: 4.3 out of 5

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crb's Review of Rover 216 GTI

4th Feb 2006

Overall Rating

5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    6 years
  • Performance
    4.5 stars
  • Reliability
    5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    1993
  • Doors
    3
  • Practicality
    5 stars
Good Points

Reliabilty - Honda engine - Multi tasking with seats down and towbar! Feels good motorway or town.
Good torque.


Bad Points

Prone to sliding when braking hard on poor surfaces.


General Comments

I have had mine for six years. Bought with 43K genuine on the clock. This is a lovely car that suits my lifestyle and I do not want it to get older!
Mechanics all recommend changing the oil every 6k miles.
Keep an eye on the rear wheel arches for rust forming.
Where does the water come from in the bottom of the boot?

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Members' Comments oncrb's Review

  • David416 on 7th Jul 2006

    Water in boot may mean sunroof drain pipe come adrift. Check behind side panels go out at side of bumper.

  • 216GTisupercharged on 3rd Jan 2007

    I noticed that mine had been leaking through the tailgate around the rear wiper. Silicone sealant will easily solve this though. I don't use mine, so I removed the whole wiper arm and motor, and simply plugged the hole with a rubber grommet. The water has now failed to re-appear.

  • rov 2 Rank: Lance Corporal on 24th May 2007

    The water in the boot I found on mine comes from the black trim under the curved rear plastic windows which are not a good seal a few years down the line.