Head gasket at 10,3000 miles (new engine needed).
Radiator at 103,000 miles.
Clutch at 103,000 miles.
Gearbox at 112,000 miles.
Inner arches corroded on both sides at 104,000 miles, needed for MOT.
Starter motor at 113,000 miles.
Immobiliser packed up at 113,500 miles.
The 1991 model is quicker than than the older Metro's with 103bhp.
On the other hand the insurance is quite high, it is rated at insurance group 11!
Not so good for taking your mates out as it is a bit of a tight squeeze.
The Metro is quicker than most people think, it is just as quick if not quicker than the boy racer XR3i!
The Rover Metro is totally reliable (when it is running) though it can be expensive to repair.
My '91 Metro GTi is suffering the same as yours. Head gasket at 79,000, both rear arches are rusty and the passenger floor well is leaking.
The radiator has a slight leak, but seems to be soldiering on (I imagine there was quite a bit of oil stuck in there).
Ah, a riot to drive though apart from being uncomfy in the back.
Oh yeah, a CD player is a waste of time due to hard ride. But for £475 and 6 owners it could be much worse.
Cheers, Alex.
Bring it on xr3i drivers!!
Be very careful when driving these little beasts, very easy to crash the damn things (I know, I've crashed mine!) In saying that, 60mph and only £300 of damage...
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My 1991 GTI, is wicked, I was so pleased with the performance after hearing bad reports
I've had mine lowered and have added some top quality kit and now its the buisness I've lost count of how many XR3's and various other Boy racer machines I've wasted, the ride and performance of such a small cheap car is amazing even in standard form and yet people seem to underate it so much they are fantastic machines.
The cylinder head gasket seems to be a common fault on the Rover 1.4 engine. My Rover 214SLi went and it needed a new engine!
I'm only 16 and I've got a metro GTI waiting for me its got alloy wheels and I can't wait to drive it my sisters boyfriend has an xr3i and he reckons it won't be as quick. well see.
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My imobiliser is busted and I can't start my engine. any one have any helpful tips?
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