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for Rover 25 1.4

Rating Summary based on 21 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		7
  • 4 Stars
    		12
  • 3 Stars
    		0
  • 2 Stars
    		2
  • 1 Star
    		0

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  • Comfort
  • Features
  • Fuel consumption
  • Looks
  • Road Handling
  		• 3.9
  		• 3.4
  		• 4.1
  		• 4.2
  		• 4.4

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  • 59 of 60 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    bazza1603

    4 Stars Theres life in the old Dog yet 17/10/2002
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Cheap to buy and run. Nice to drive.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Image of slippers and carpet sticks however unjust it is

    While my wife’s Vauxhall Corsa was in for repair, the AA and Vauxhall between them hired us a Rover 25 for six days. When I turned up at the Europcar desk in Stafford I was down to hire a sexy black 1800 Seat Leon, which had my taste buds going with excitement. As soon as the clerk learnt I was taking the car away and wouldn’t be returning it to her branch she changed my car into a Rover 25, so she could keep the Lovely Seat for the people of Stafford! I should have been happy with this as they hired me a car, completely free of charge that was bigger than the car I was driving. I ... more
  • 39 of 39 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    K-stand

    5 Stars Its not over for Rover 15/03/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages A good all round car with a smart look

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Bit cramped for a tall person

    Rover cars have had a tough time recently, well the last 30 years if I am to be honest. The lowest point in the companies history must have been when it was sold to BMW, but for the consumer I believe it was a Godsend. For BMW invested heavily in the company and produced 3 very fine cars and 1 in particular took my fancy, the new Rover 25. I liked it so much that I went out and brought one before Christmas and have never looked back since. *****Power with Style***** Before I brought this Rover I had always mocked them for being a second rate car, but BMW have turned them into a stylish quality ... more
  • 16 of 16 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    sportyminx

    4 Stars Red Rover, Red Rover! 21/02/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages high BHP for a small engine!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Has devalued enormously!

    My husband and I bought this car in October 2004, paying £6000 (according to the dealer, this was £1000 knocked off the asking price!) It is a 2003 03 reg, we bought in nightfire red, which still to this day I find a nice colour. It has five doors, a 1.4l engine, 103BHP, air con, power steering, remote central looking, elec. windows, elec. mirrors, is insurance group 6 and is in the second tax band! Tell you what, lets start with the bad points so we can go on to a happy note after : 1) The air conditioning - this has never worked as long as we have had it - despite many attempts to get it ... more
  • 8 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Woolyback

    4 Stars Looks Nice but...... 06/02/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Good Handling, Economical and Stylish Looks.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Basic Interior and depreciates rapidly.

    Service time for the trusty Ford Focus and the courtesy car that I was given was a Rover 25 1·4 ie so I thought why not give the car the once over and then write an opinion for the Ciao readers. The Rover 25 1·4 ie 16V looks nice but looks can be deceiving and the interior does not live up to the promise of the exterior. The inside is basic, but it is a basic model so I shouldn't expect too much, you get remote central locking, a cassette/radio, drivers airbag and a sunroof for your £8K+ (prices vary between dealers and this was the price I noted at the time). The handling is excellent and ... more
  • 4 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    KJayT

    4 Stars A nippy little number! 11/08/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Cheap to run, good handling.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Starting to look dated now.

    I upgraded to a Rover 25 1.4i from my Rover 100, which had frankly seen better days. My immediate opinion of this car was "wow, this thing can move"! Okay, so I'm probably a little biased given I was driving what was basically a 1.1 Metro, but it really was more responsive than I was expecting from a 1.4 Rover - no longer was I having to coax my car at roundabouts and junctions! Image wise it was a major step-up from the Rover 100, which was essentially just a Metro with curves; you get the impression Rover have actually put some thought into this one, with the 25 benefitting from the similar ... more
  • 11 of 11 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    mightyred

    4 Stars Rover 25 (1.4i) 09/02/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Hatchback for 4

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Old fogey reputation

    I've now had my Rover 25 for over a year, and not had a single problem from it (other than those imposed by the local vandals - but that's not to do with the car!). Having bought it off my stepdad-in-law, I also know that he has had not problems with it - so thats 3.5 years of hassle free motoring. In terms of ride etc, it's pretty good - nice tight steering, firm suspension and enough poke to get around in. I made the step up from my 1.2 Punto and the difference is astonishing - its comfortable doing over the legal limit on the motorway and exciting to drive around the country lanes of ... more
  • 2 of 2 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    MrMopp

    4 Stars The Rover 25, a surprising little number... 10/09/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Cheap to buy and run, reliable, well built

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Iffy o/e head gaskits, pipe and slippers reputation

    My wife bought this car when she realised that her little yellow Fiat was too small to carry a baby in. I have to confess that I'm not a particular Rover fan and have driven older Rover 200s and a 400. I found the handling of those cars to be very vague, indeed the 216 I drove was quite frightning and the Honda engine completely outclased the chassis. When test driving the 25 I was pleasently surprised and found the handling was crisp and responsive, and the car felt very secure on the road. The 1.4 engine can get a little breathless and can be a little harsh a higher revs, but my own car is a ... more
  • 6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Jamie_GFC

    5 Stars Rover 25 08/06/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Comfortable, Very Reliable.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None that spring to mind

    The Rover i have to say is one of the most comfortable, easiest, most efficient car i have ever driven. It's slick, smooth look and the way it glides along the road is fantastic. Rovers have always been apart of my family. My Mum and Dad have had various Rovers since i can remember and my Dad used to work for Rover back in the day. I've had mine for over a year now and i have not had a single problem with it. It's 7 years old, has done 37,000 miles and i am absolutly in love with it. I bought it 2nd hand for just over £2,000 and it was worth every penny. The previous owners looked after it ... more
  • 8 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    SauceDoctor

    5 Stars My Rover 25 5-year report 09/07/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Comfortable, nippy, good looking

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Poor dealer service

    I've owned one of these cars, from new, for 5 years now. One of the things that appealed to me at the time I was buying was the engine. Smooth, light and powerful. In the first three years the car was serviced by the dealer as required by the warranty. Also required within the warranty period was a replacement steering as the original was leaking. The dealers were SHOCKINGLY disorganised and disinterested, and failed to fix it after three attempts. They also broke the rotary coupler meaning that the indicators no longer cancelled themselves. I decided to void the warranty and repair the car ... more
  • 9 of 11 Ciao users found the following review helpful
    4 Stars Quick review of Rover 25 1.4 by James1890 01/08/2007
    Brought new in 2003 this car never let me down. Made some modifications to make it look a bit sportier by adding a mg zr body kit, 17" alloys and lowering. Now a few years on having gained some years no claims looking to get something a bit faster :-)
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