1989 Rover - Austin Maestro 500 Van review from UK and Ireland
"A turbo would be nice. :o)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since I've had the van next to nothing has gone wrong with it, all I've done are the usual things, filters, oil and tyres. The day after I bought it I did 1030 miles in 24 hours.
Just took it for an MOT and it failed on wiper blades, brake pipes across the back axle and the vacuum pump for the servo. Not a great deal for a 12/13 year old workhorse, that still looks better than a lot of other cars on the road.
Before I bought it I personally fitted new hand brake cables, rear shoes, N/S/F strut, new pads and a rear exhaust pipe. All of which was paid for, just prior to buying the vehicle.
General comments?
I think I've said just about everything in the last column. I've made a few changes to it, such as car carpets, digital clock, centre console and Montego seats. It's still very bouncy though.
All said and done this is probably the best vehicle I've ever owned. Reliability, second to none. Go out and buy one now, before it's too late.
Trust me.
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| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 diesel Manual |
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| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 141000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 10th October, 2001 |