1983 Rover - Austin Metro MG review from Austria
"Indeed a real MG!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought the car new - absolute inferior dealership.
Blew off several exhaust manifold clamps.
Exhaust broke.
Engine went with 8000km, shortly after my ownership. Took six weeks to replace the engine.
2000km further gearbox went - case exploded and box internals laid on the street... with fortunately no harm to persons or other goods.
General comments?
Apart from the engine/gearbox incident, a marvelous car. Superb road-holding, second to none at that time.
Very economical, would be OK even now in comparison with modern euro-boxes.
Nice finish.
Acceptable comfort for small wheels/wheelbase.
Can be regarded as real MG - created by humble origins and refined to a special car with modest outlay.
Sadly let down by a completely inadequate dealership.
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| Cheap, reliable, noisy, but fun! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1983 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1984 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 7700 kilometres |
| Previous car | Morris Marina |
| Date of Entry | 15th October, 2008 |