1989 Rover - Austin Metro L review from UK and Ireland
"Cramped, noisy and unreliable car with a sad image!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil consumption has been heavy throughout its life.
The choke cable snapped at 33000 miles.
The clutch was in desperate need of replacement at only 35000 miles.
The rear window heater sapped power from the battery leaving the car prone to not starting.
The bolt attaching the two parts of the drivers seat together broke.
The brake disk warning light started to turn on when applying the brakes downhill at 41000 miles.
Pieces of interior trim have always been fragile, making them vulnerable to snapping and loosening.
For a 1.3 liter super-mini, an average of 36 miles per gallon is pretty poor.
General comments?
Although this car was designed for the 1980's, that is no excuse for some of its flaws. Fiesta's, Nova's and especially the Micra's are all from the same era and they offer many things a Metro seriously lacks, such as space and comfort.
On the other hand, it does have a personality. The engine makes a lovely growl when speeding from 0 to 60 miles per hour. Unfortunately, that's about it!
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| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 24500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th August, 2002 |