1990 Rover - Austin Metro L review from UK and Ireland
"Great for the go-kart track that is suburbia"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Laquer peeling off the roof.
Brake pedal vibration.
Slightly deflated suspension can be a rough ride on London's third-world potholed roads.
Nothing else has gone wrong despite considerable abuse from the driver and children.
General comments?
I bought this as a stop-gap runabout and still have it nearly 5 years later. It is like a go-kart to drive and the K-series engine is really smooth and revvy with a noticeable power band.
It gets mercilessly caned around the back lanes. It has not been serviced for 3 years but has never broken down. It uses no oil and does 40mpg. I can't justify selling it as it's worth nothing and as I can't see it blowing up I'll probably have it for some time to come.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Metro Turbo |
| Date of Entry | 1st December, 2000 |