1996 Rover - Austin Metro 100 Kensington review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap, cheerful and reliable (mostly)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Battery.
Tyres.
Exhaust.
Head gasket could be on the way out, as oil is evident in coolant.
General comments?
My grandad bought this car new in 1996.
It was garaged up until 2008 when he retired from driving, meaning it has survived quite well, with barely any rust.
The car is now getting used more than at any other time in its life, and showing some signs of wear and tear, ie, bubbling arches and car park dings.
If I could, I'd take it off the road and mothball it. I know it's 'only a metro', but its very low mileage, family owned since new and deserves a retirement!
It is excellent on fuel, very nippy around town and low maintenance in general.
On faster B roads and motorways, it tends to struggle, and I find that other drivers just can't wait to get past you.
Respect from other drivers is almost non-existent, I've found, when they see you're in a Metro.
I love this car, however, and it will always be in the family till the end of time, probably.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 37000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 200 |
| Date of Entry | 12th March, 2009 |