1989 Rover - Austin Maestro Van review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front wheel bearings last 5 to 12 K miles which I have been told is usual!!! (direct from a dealer)
New injector tips at 180,000 miles.
General comments?
This van is not a working vehicle but has been to Prague and beyond twice with no problems apart from smoking a bit when faced with eastern european fuel.
People scoffed at the chances of the first journey - but hey she/it did it twice!
The front wheel bearing are THE biggest problem. I have been told they are crap as standard. Have tried various makes and would like BL/Rover/BMW to give me some cash for the expense of buying and fitting them.
Dealer service (?), let 'em do a cam belt and they split it on fitting. I found this as the water pump went a week or two later and fitted it myself.
Doing a proper job yerself an' all that jazz.
Oh well keep up the good work and we'll smoke off into the distance (Know anyone with a turbo engine kicking about?)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0i diesel |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Date of Entry | 18th February, 1998 |