1991 Rover - Austin Metro GTa review from UK and Ireland
"A stylish, nippy, and cheap small car. Better than you might think"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
Changed the cam belt at 85,000 to be careful.
General comments?
Brilliant.
Faster than you might think, 100% reliable.
Cheap to buy, reasonable insurance, economical if driven carefully.
The car looks good, as standard it comes with a rear spoiler and wider wheels than the standard model. The wide wheels give great grip, especially round roundabouts.
The only problem is the close ratio gearbox, which makes it faster, but means the engine revs quite highly on the motorway, and can appear buzzy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 8v petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 77000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 20th November, 2000 |