Rev counter at 60k.
Clutch mechanism stiff at 60k.
Water pump at 70k and 90k.
Radiator fan at 100k.
Rear brake cylinders at 80k.
Electric window motor at 120k.
Constant oil leaks.
Anti-roll bar bushings at 60k and 100k.
Boot lock came off at 80k.
Leak in the roof.
Stone chip damage to the front of the car.
A lovely car when new. Very comfortable and solid on the road.
Engine is a bit noisy and underpowered (1.4 for a heavy body).
Rear legroom is very poor.
Reliablity is very, very poor.
It sounds like you bought a lemon there.
Did you buy the car from a boy racer or a bad garage?
My R19 been a very good.
And never had the things go wrong you said.