1981 Leyland Moke Standard review from Australia and New Zealand
"A great poor man's convertible"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blown head gasket at 54,000 Klm.
Broken diff at 60,000 Klm.
Vinyl hood fell apart costing $1,200 to be replaced.
General comments?
This is the best car I have ever owned!
It is fun, reliable, cheap to run and gets looks where ever I go.
The body is galvanized so it should not rust.
All the running gear is straight off the Mini so parts are easy to come by.
It is great off road, but with only 6" ground clearance you are limited to where you can go. Sand is big enemy as the Moke bogs down straight away. The up side is with the weight being only 535 kg, with a few friends you can just lift it out of trouble.
A heater does come with most models, but rug up in winter because it's pretty ineffective when the winds come through the vinyl hood. In summer with the hood down, sunburn is an issue to consider as well.
A very sociable car, for no matter where you go, someone has got a story about a Moke.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 4 cylinder petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 16320 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 83700 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Landau |
| Date of Entry | 22nd November, 2003 |