1986 Rover - Austin Metro Auto review from UK and Ireland
"An excellent bargain car if you get a well maintained one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear brake shoe hydraulic cylinders (both sides)that set me back £10 each, easy to install though. Also slightly rusty.
General comments?
I bought this car from a lady at work after a unfortunate accident with my previous car. She was under the impression that the automatic transmission would "go" after 48,000 to 52,000. I paid £200 for it. I was told by a mechanic friend that if the engine oil and filter was changed regularly i.e. 4000 to 5000 miles (transmission uses the same oil as the engine) it would last "forever". I've followed this advice and it's still going! There is a slight slip from 3rd to 4th but it's done this ever since I've had it and doesn't seem to have got worse. I think the engine and transmission will no doubt outlast the bodywork. This has been a great investment (you can't go wrong for £200!) I was fortunate to get a low mileage 2 women owners one. I keep saying I'm going to get a new car but it's still going so I see no point other then for vanity reasons.
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| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1986 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 4th May, 2000 |