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4.7 Overall rating for Rover

(36 reviews)

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Rover cars are appreciated for their fun driving experience and distinctive design, making them stand out. Owners particularly like their handling and fuel economy. However, many have concerns about reliability and maintenance costs, with rust and build quality often mentioned negatives. Overall, Rover vehicles appeal to those who enjoy a classic driving feel, but potential buyers should be cautious about long-term reliability.

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Jonny B

4.0

Reviewed a 1994 Rover 400 on Aug 31, 2008

The rover 420 GSi was the car i really loved, it was fast, rare, economical and handled like a big go-kart. It had lots of room and a great half leather GSi interior. I put a K&N airfilter on which made the 2 litre 16v engine sound great! I miss it :(

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Emma B

5.0

Reviewed a 1991 Rover Mini on Jul 9, 2008

Still with all its original paint, interior and even a dealership sticker this is a great fun nippy little car. It looks great, sounds great, is a brilliant talking point - everybody loves minis. It holds its own amongst much bigger engined newer cars. Brakes and handling are top notch. Steering is light and maneuverable. Sadly minis rust for fun but as long as they are looked after they run forever. Brilliant MPG. And best of all its 100% BMW free.

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Andre A

4.0

Reviewed a 1987 Rover Mini on Apr 12, 2010

Build Quality: For a car renowned for being notoriously unreliable, this car hasn't gone wrong once since i acquired it in 2005. It's in the (slow) process of being restored, with new panels planned, as well as a respray. Till then, minor modifications have been made. Car Comparisons: This car was given to me for free. I didn't have the c

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Jon B

5.0

Reviewed a 1998 Rover Mini on Sep 24, 2009

Its got excellent handling due to it being about as small as a shoe, its light and nippy. Build quality does leave something to be desired in the simple fact that there can be some severe rust spots that develop. Exterior styling... its a John Cooper 500 original panels, it looks terrific. Interior is brushed aluminium with black and grey leather with the cooper sports pack. Its very good mpg due to it being 998CC. But best of all its great fun to drive!

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