1986 Rover - Austin Metro L review from UK and Ireland
"Pleasant to drive, a good first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car had sat for six years and the head gasket had perished. When it was put back together the exhaust olive was not put in correctly and does not seal properly, but otherwise fine.
General comments?
Good runner, only 16k on the clock. Quite difficult to find parts for modifications. Nippy for a 1.3, but handles like a shopping trolley due to the small thin wheels. Should be better when I fit some alloys.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 14300 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16700 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Orion |
| Date of Entry | 23rd March, 2003 |