1990 Rover - Austin Metro GTA review from UK and Ireland
"A little flash for not much cash"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Carburettor float chamber collapsed.
This was at 77000 miles.
Secondhand carburettor purchased.
Brakes do not seem to last long!
Has also needed both front floor pans welding up and both the rear wheel arches have rusted through spoiling an otherwise beautiful looking hot hatch.
General comments?
It is a reliable enough car.
It is very simple to maintain.
The main Rover dealers are too expensive for parts.
The car is pretty quick off the mark and will beat most cars to 40mph, when it runs out of steam!
The driving position is terrible!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 52000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th May, 2001 |