1990 Rover - Austin Metro Clubman L review from UK and Ireland
"Fast, Fun and Cheap!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My Exhaust downpipe became disconnected from the rest of the exhaust, quite a common fault, but quick and easy to fix.
Needed a small amount of welding to the lower sills for its MoT.
Started mis-firing, but a new Distributor Cap and Rotor Arm fixed this.
General comments?
Isn't very good pulling off when you have just started from cold.
Handles quite quickly around town with good, nippy acceleration.
Is great fun to drive with its go-kart handling.
Not had any major problems with the car, it only cost me £100 and I've had to spend another £100 on parts and labour to have it fixed.
Car still needs a new set of HT leads, but these will only cost me about £10 when I get round to doing it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Bluebird |
| Date of Entry | 11th January, 2003 |