1983 Rover - Austin Maestro MG review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blown head gasket at 60k - easy home repair - cleaned/decoked head at same time. CV joints both sides at 65k.
Leak into passenger footwell - poor seal on windscreen, never fully fixed for life of car.
Carpets shrunk!!
Rust on arches & door bottoms.
General comments?
A car slagged by many, but was quick, 105hp from an old 1.6 (twin 40mm webers) and generally comfortable and reliable, if a little rusty. I bought it for 750ukp, ran it for 18 months and sold it for 800ukp.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 21st March, 1999 |