1990 Rover - Austin Maestro MG review from UK and Ireland
"Once you're inside, you forget it's a Maestro"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cooling fan replaced.
Exhaust manifold replaced (twice).
An orchestra of squeaks and rattles from the interior.
Constant care required to keep the rust at bay.
General comments?
This car came with full service history, 63,000 miles on the clock, and is immaculate inside and out.
It has performance air filters and an up-rated exhaust, produces 130 HP at 5,000 RPM, and 148 lbs/ft torque at 2,800 RPM.
It cost me £400!
This is by far the quickest, most responsive, best handling car I have owned.
If you can find a good one, then you're in for some very rewarding motoring.
There's plenty of spares (at the scrap-yard!) and running costs are low considering the performance.
The only annoyance is the layout of the controls. The rear wash/wipe and the heater controls are obscured by the steering wheel.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0i Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 63000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 15th October, 2001 |