The exhaust was rusty when purchased. This was easily replaced, but the Catalytic convertor fitted to the car pushed the cost up.
The new exhaust is very noisy, and the slightest bump will cause it to jump about, making a dull banging noise.
The car had obviously been in an accident before I bought it, and the front passenger side wing had been replaced. Unfortunately it was slight longer than the original, meaning the indicator wouldn't sit properly against the headlight.
For a car of this price and size, the Rover Metro is quite comfortable. The interior is basic, but tasteful.
Due to its simplicity, certain extras where missed, such as the rev counter, and intermitant front wipers!
The Metro is extremelly cheap to run. It's in a low insurance and tax group, spears are plentiful and very cheap, and fuel consumption is around 50 miles per gallon!
For a 1.1 litre engine the performance is quite good, although it only has 4 gears.
Due to the car's small size and weight, the steering handles as if it was power assisted.
Have just purchased a Rover metro quest having recently passed my test. This little car has done everything I've asked of it exceeding all my expectations for a car of this size. Yes the vehicle is small and basic, but for the money paid I couldn't of asked for more. The car is on a K plate with just 33,000 genuine miles from new with full service history and receipts. My only pick - up - point would be the slight rusting that's come through on the rear arches. But for a car this age, you can't expect everything. Highly recommended!!!
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