1982 Rover - Austin Metro L review from UK and Ireland
"Will get you there in the end"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch master cylinder went.
Front tyres wore out quickly.
Trim and plastic handles etc. broke off easily.
Rust prone with some minor electrical niggles.
Poor damp starting.
General comments?
Cheap and cheerful motoring most of the time - as long as it wasn't raining.
Generally cheap to run and repair, but odd parts could be expensive.
Engine lacks guts, but is OK for steady motoring.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1996 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 67000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 88000 miles |
| Previous car | Morris Marina |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2001 |