Hi there! I wonder if you can help... I am considering the purchase of a 1994 416 automatic, sedan rover, with 98,000 miles on the clock, one owner. Can anyone tell me how reliable this car is generally? Also, I couldn't find crash test results on the encap site or anywhere else - does anyone know what the safety rating of this car is? Also, is petrol consumption stated on the information page of this site of 27 mpg urban correct? (it seems like a lot)
Thank you so much!
Caroline
questions re rover 1994 416 automatic
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matthewsemple
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The Rover 416 Auto has a Honda engine and this is generally a very strong and reliable unit. The mileage should not put you off as they can cover much higher mileage than that.
The Euro NCAP tests were not brought in until the late 1990s so this model would not have been tested as it was launched in 1989. A 1994 car will probably be fitted with a driver's airbag and all these models had side impact bars.
The fuel consumption figure of 27mpg is about right. You have to remember that if you are driving an automatic car in traffic, it is not going to be that economical. The Honda engine is not as economical as the Rover K-Series which produces almost as much power in 1.4 16v version.
Do you need an automatic - if not I would recommend something like a 214Si or 414Si if you want an economical Rover.
The Euro NCAP tests were not brought in until the late 1990s so this model would not have been tested as it was launched in 1989. A 1994 car will probably be fitted with a driver's airbag and all these models had side impact bars.
The fuel consumption figure of 27mpg is about right. You have to remember that if you are driving an automatic car in traffic, it is not going to be that economical. The Honda engine is not as economical as the Rover K-Series which produces almost as much power in 1.4 16v version.
Do you need an automatic - if not I would recommend something like a 214Si or 414Si if you want an economical Rover.
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matthewsemple
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We've got a honda engined 416 auto and its on 187k now with no big problems other than new suspension bushes, CV joints and a water pump, and rusty rear sills.
All of this started happening after 130k though so if its been serviced the car you're looking at should prove excellent.
The honda 1.6 is a strong engine, no head gasket scares and they're not too bad economy wise. Auto box always seems responsive too.
If its 1994 it should have an airbag in the steering wheel and side impact bars, but as said it wont be NCAP tested, its too old!
CV joints seem to go easily on R8s so check it doesnt make any knocking sounds when you steer sharply. Also check the rear sills and arches for any rust or bubbling..
Welcome btw
All of this started happening after 130k though so if its been serviced the car you're looking at should prove excellent.
The honda 1.6 is a strong engine, no head gasket scares and they're not too bad economy wise. Auto box always seems responsive too.
If its 1994 it should have an airbag in the steering wheel and side impact bars, but as said it wont be NCAP tested, its too old!
CV joints seem to go easily on R8s so check it doesnt make any knocking sounds when you steer sharply. Also check the rear sills and arches for any rust or bubbling..
Welcome btw
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The Honda D16 is just as prone to head gasket failure as any K-series, it doesn't have a very large coolant capacity and if the cooling system is neglected the headgasket can pop pretty readily. Economy and performance are pretty poor compared to the T/M/K-series equivalents too, unless it's a DOHC.T1M wrote:
The honda 1.6 is a strong engine, no head gasket scares and they're not too bad economy wise. Auto box always seems responsive too.
If its 1994 it should have an airbag in the steering wheel and side impact bars, but as said it wont be NCAP tested, its too old!
CV joints seem to go easily on R8s so check it doesnt make any knocking sounds when you steer sharply. Also check the rear sills and arches for any rust or bubbling..
R8s are pretty tough compared to their competitors, there's a definite "solidness" to the design. I wouldn't look forward to crashing one but survival rates in these are probably high.
CV joints are basically service items on older cars, but obviously budget for (£90 a side) it if you hear them clicking.
