1994 Rover - Austin Metro CD review from UK and Ireland
"A reliable runabout"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Where do you start with a Rover.
The suspension is like a bouncy castle.
The diesel tank leaked and cost £95 to replace.
The body parts are like tin plate. I sat on one of my front wings and put a huge dent in it.
The radiator is like tin foil and will not last long with the amount of stones that hit it.
Otherwise it isn't that bad to drive.
We all know what happens to Rovers though, the floor will fall out. The exhaust will need replacing once a year and if your engine hasn't fallen out at 90000 miles, I wish you luck.
General comments?
The car does have good points.
The engine is a Peugeot. When the engine has warmed up you can leave anyone at the traffic lights.
I am tall and there is lots of head and legroom.
It is very economic on diesel. I can go for two weeks on a tank travelling approximately 30 miles a day.
If you can find a modern Metro in good condition, don't keep it longer than a year.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 51556 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65674 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 12th August, 2001 |