1994 Rover - Austin Metro Li Auto review from UK and Ireland
"A heap of junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Auto Gearbox failed at 55k miles (£1000 to replace)
Reconditioned Auto Gearbox now doesn't work properly - often won't move until revved for a few minutes.
Won't Start in Park - have to start in Neutral.
Alternator replaced at 40k miles.
Main relay replaced. Indicator stick also had to be replaced.
Radiator Replaced twice.
Head gasket blew at 98k miles.
All pipes in radiator system corroded and had to be replaced.
Expansion bottle leaked and replaced twice. This also caused Cam belt to perish which had to be replaced.
Body work in wheel arches badly rusted.
Car broken into twice - easy car for crooks to get into. Steering column snapped and had to be replaced on one occasion.
Alarm stopped working about two years ago.
Central locking works when it feels like it. sometimes unable to open drivers door and have to climb in through the passenger side.
Indicator hanging out.
General comments?
Would not have another of these cars given to me.
Very noisy on motorway.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 37000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 200 |
| Date of Entry | 10th August, 2002 |