1994 Rover - Austin Metro L review from UK and Ireland
"Absolute terrible"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rocket box gas kit seal blown at 51000 miles.
Passenger side suspension damaged at 54000 miles.
CV boot joint passenger side at 53000 miles.
Never idles properly. Car has to be run on small amount of choke all the time.
Really bad corrosion on the back wheel arches.
Drivers side back axle looks like it's buckled, and now looks a pull by the police.
Breaks beginning to be very spongy.
Front slam panel seriously corroded
General comments?
After previously owning a Metro several years, loved the car, however after my old metro failed an MOT and it was time to part company, This particular Metro I bought was at the time a bargain, and it's taken me 2 months to figure out why.
This Metro had 1 owner from brand new and the owner had spent a fortune on it, as she had kept all the service and the repair receipts. I bought the car and have had nothing but trouble with it. Definitely will not be buying another Metro again because it's very rare now that you can get one in a really good condition. I've just bought a Ford escort 1.8d and the Metro is getting scrapped.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 54000 miles |
| Previous car | Skoda Favorit |
| Date of Entry | 15th April, 2008 |