1990 Rover - Austin Metro S review from UK and Ireland
"Basic!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
We were replacing wheel bearings at regular intervals.
Had to have a suspension knuckle joint replaced.
The rear wheel-arches rotted something chronic.
The radiator had to be replaced, but cost peanuts to fix.
General comments?
Reliable, nippy and practical, but not big enough for two children and their clobber. When we only had one kid, we had to drop one of the seats to fit a pram as well as a suitcase.
That said, it cost very little to run and never broke down. We kept it for seven years until we grew out of it (and I was worried we wouldn't have much left but a pile of rust).
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| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Mini |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2007 |