1986 Rover - Austin Metro City X review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine/gearbox, front CV joints, ball joints, distributor, leaking radiator, oil contaminated clutch, seized brake calipers. You name it, it went wrong!!
General comments?
The car was a pile of crap. Using ONE LITRE of ENGINE OIL every 150 - 200 miles. Kept jumping out of 2nd gear. The bloody thing was in for repairs more time than on the road. It had only covered 65,000 miles when I sold it for £200. £50 more than I paid (not including the £500 I spent on repairs).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 petrol |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 28th February, 1999 |