1992 Rover - Austin Metro S 5 door review from UK and Ireland
"A cheap runabout that's also fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Petrol tank breather pipe eroded (due to me brimming the tank every fill up for 4 years). Cost £10 to replace.
Patched up the insulation around the wiring loom to the windscreen wiper motor after very heavy rain and tyre spray blew the fuses.
General comments?
A very cheap car to run with no serious problems. The only costs were for routine parts and servicing.
The handling was great fun. Plenty of grip and communicative steering.
The ride was a little hard on poorly surfaced roads, but settled at higher speeds.
For the engine size, the car was fast. The engine was quiet and smooth, although wind and road noise did intrude at higher speeds.
The space in the back seat was a little tight but was fine for just occasional passengers.
I enjoyed owning and driving this car for 6 years, now my girlfriend drives it.
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| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 14th June, 2001 |