Rover 400 1.6 Reviews

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Rover 400 1.6
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Average Ratings for Rover 400 1.6

  • Performance4.1 stars
  • Practicality4.1 stars
  • Reliability3.7 stars
  • Value for Money4.3 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.9 stars
  • Overall Rating3.9 stars

 

14 Reviews For Rover 400 1.6

  • Guest 24th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Good Points: Comfort, economy, engine power, space and luggage holding.


    Bad Points: None really, a fantastic car.


    General comments: Our Rover 400 1.6 was smooth and speedy, especially on the motorways. It always turned in good mpg and gave a good comfortable ride. I bought this one just as it was needing a cam belt chain but got this done by a relative so cost much less than otherwise. The engine was powerful enough to drive up some extremely long steep hills in Devon in quite a high gear which brought a big smile to my face.."Engage low gear" signs were relatively meaningless. On top of all that, the boot was ginormous. We often got my sons bike inside and it could hold tons of shopping. It was a sad day when we had to trade in for a seven seater!

  • Guest 10th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Bought a Rover 420 td with 125k on the clock for £400. heater doesn't work and inner edges of front tyres were scrubbed (should' ve checked more carefully !) That aside fantastic car, great real world fuel economy 43 mpg round town and 65mpg on the motorway doing up to 80mph. Very comfortable and well equiped, AC, EW x4, electric mirrors etc. Engine very clean for a 12 yr old car, no leaks or sqeaks. Lots of people dislike Rovers but you can pick them up for a song. in my opinion they are ...

  • richards2008 27th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I bought a Rover 400 in December 2007. I paid 100 with 65000 miles on the clock. The car drives well, has no nasty squeaks or rattles, and is good on the motorway. Mine has the k series engine in, which are prone to go at the head gasket, but so far mine is holding together. and because I am a mechanic, I shouldn't have any problems fixing the car!

  • decharme 17th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I think the Rover 400 1.6 is awesome and it on a p plate 97 band its done over 117,000 miles and its got a Honda civic engine in it now too. I got a rover 416 for 250 pounds. since I got it I now have mg alloys on it at 17r all round and the car drives well

  • Guest 24th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    Got a S/99 reg 400 saloon to use as a taxi, no big runs just short nippy jobs, say 20-40 job's or 100 mile per day say. got it with 74k on the clock, by the time it had hit 84k it needed a gearbox and new lamp lenses and an exhaust full system oh ye and break pads. 90k engine mount needs replacing and alarm stop,s working, odd starting problem when its wet. 98k hear goes Head gasket blows, Ecu drops dead, cv joint, coil and dizzy, starter. pads and service bits. I hate this car.

  • redrebo Rank: Lieutenant 27th Jun 2007

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    The car is generously equipped and performs very well, and cruising at 140 is very enjoyable even for long trips. However, the repair costs and fuel consumption are not to be dismissed when you plan to purchase this car, especially if it is used. If you live in Britain, spare parts should be readily available. Otherwise, their cost is prohibitive, if you manage to find them at all.

  • doward 22nd Dec 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought a Rover 400 1.6i a year ago and it has been the best car I have ever had. Last year and early this year I clocked up 12000 miles and the only problem I had was the TDC sensor. I took the car to a local dealer and they told me the ECU was faulty, but when I got the car back I discovered it was actualy the TDC sensor so whatever you do before you take your Rover to a dealer for cutting out CHECH THE TDC SENSOR or you could land with a bill of over £200.

  • arslanwmughal 16th Oct 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought a Rover 400 1.6i saloon Just 40000 on the clock for £850. It looks and drives like new. You can't buy a car of this condition for that price. I have had it for 1 year and have put 20000 miles on it, and I am selling it for £795. She only demanded two new tyres from me in 12 months. I feed her with good quality engine oil regularly, and take care of her.

    Overall, it's a very good car. I don't know why people say it's not reliable? IT IS A RELIABLE CAR!!

  • platypus Rank: Corporal 24th Aug 2005

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Rover 400 1.6


    This car was an incredible bargain! I bought mine not so long ago for £600, with only 58,000 miles and a full MOT; you certainly couldn't buy a similar Ford Escort or Vauxhall Astra from a reputable garage for the same price, and in my opinion they're far inferior cars.

    The specification is very good with driver's airbag, anti-lock brakes, all round electric windows, electric sunroof and mirrors, power steering, remote central locking and an excellent security system ...

  • cjs163 21st Apr 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    These highly likeable cars represent excellent value for money. As a 1996 car my Rover 400 1.6 Si has basically done all its davaluation, making for cheap and, more importantly, still enjoyable motoring, as long as you're not looking for a car to thrash around. It's more of a soft, smooth and quiet ride that's great for making town driving more relaxing. It's a bit noisier at speed, but still feels smooth and composed on motorways and is always easy and comfortable to drive. And in terms of MG R ...

  • Golding 4th Apr 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Overall the Rover 400 1.6 is a good comfortable car with plenty of room but has a weak head gasget which spoils an otherwise good car. On the posetive side you can pick up a good used model at a good price and despite this weakness is good value for money.

  • buybritish 17th Jan 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I was pleasantly suprised with the Rover 400 1.6 Family Car as it gets such bad press but what else could you buy for a couple of grand with the name and comfort like Rover? All in all I got my moneys worth from this car and it is still worth half what I paid for it. £500 ish per year...cheap motoring.

  • JCL Rank: Corporal 24th Feb 2004

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    We got the Rover 400 1.6 with 50000 miles and kept it for 2yrs (30000 miles). During this time it needed 2 rear wheel bearings £200 each, A water pump, Squeaky brakes, rust, the remote central locking stopped working so the alarm couldnt work, the quality of the interior was very poor with the glove box needing fixing and the radio button keep falling off among other things. However the good points were an excellent engine with good acceleration and economy, comfortable ride, a good size ...

  • blueysea Rank: Sergeant 1st Dec 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    My Rover 400 1.6 is an excellent car, I have owned it since 99, it's a 97 model and is a top model with extra's like ABS, seat belt pretensioners, full electrics, PAS and more. Mine had very low milage when I bought it and it was a very smooth ride, the huge cabin and excellent air ventilation system keep the temperature in the cabin exactly how I want it.

    It's an excellent car on the motorways and is very fast, mine had no probelem sitting at 90mph+ in the fast lane with the BMW's and Merce ...