Rover 600 Series Problems by Year
The Rover 600 Series was a handsome executive saloon based closely on the Honda Accord, featuring styling by Richard Woolley that many consider to be among the most elegant of the 1990s. In the UK, it was a popular company car, offering Honda reliability clothed in British executive elegance. The majority of the petrol engines were Honda units, making them highly dependable, while the L-Series diesel was a rugged, if agricultural, Rover design. Reliability is generally excellent, but finding spare body panels and trim is now extremely difficult. It is a fantastic, reliable modern classic for those who appreciate understated 90s design.
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- ✓Prioritize models with the Honda 2.0-litre petrol engines, as they are exceptionally reliable if serviced regularly.
- ✓Check the rear wheel arches and the bottom of the doors for rust, which is common on all UK cars of this era.
- ✓Ensure the electric windows operate smoothly; the regulators frequently fail and replacements can be hard to source.
- ✓Listen to the L-Series diesel (if applicable) for excessive smoke on cold startup, indicating worn injectors or glow plugs.
- ✓Verify the condition of the exterior chrome trim, as it frequently pits and is very difficult to replace.
- ✓Check the automatic gearbox on Honda-engined models; they are robust but require specific Honda ATF fluid.