Rover 800 Series Problems by Year
Rover's flagship executive car. Early cars had electrical issues; later "R17" models were better but the KV6 engine was problematic.
Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.
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View MOT history, registration data, and reliability scores for the Rover Rover 800 Series.
View Rover 800 Series DirectoryBuying Tips for the Rover 800 Series
- ✓Avoid the early (pre-1996) KV6 engines if possible; they are far less reliable than the later 75 version.
- ✓The 820 Vitesse (T-Series Turbo) is a fast and robust choice.
- ✓Check all electrical toys (seats, windows, mirrors) as they often fail.