1999 Rover - Austin Mini Classic review from UK and Ireland
"Excellent fun for short journeys"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There has been little problems with the car with the exception of new battery's being required mainly due to lack of use.
New battery in 2001.
New battery in 2003.
New battery in 2005.
Rear wheel brake seized at 3500 miles.
No other problems to date.
General comments?
The car is only used as a bit of summer fun and garaged the rest of the time.
The drive is excellent fun and it is a blast flying around the country lanes.
The ride is very firm and as I'm over 6 feet tall I do find it a bit cramped on longer journeys.
I always service the car fully every year even though it only does a few hundred miles a year and never comes out in the rain. This has proved a good way to keep the car reliable.
These must be the most fun things on four wheels that I've ever driven it will always make you smile and people always comment on my little red devil.
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| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3mpi Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3900 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Corsa |
| Date of Entry | 30th April, 2005 |