1986 Rover - Austin Mini City review from UK and Ireland
"Great car for new driver crap for experienced ones"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I got the car and a week later the sub-frame cracked so that hat to be repaired. Another week later the wiper motor broke. I fitted a brand new one which also broke the following day. The headlights went simultaneously on a dark rainy night causing me to wait till daylight to continue my journey.
About a month later the brakes went on a hill luckily I managed to slow down using the gears.
The fuel tank leaked after it had only been fitted for 2 months.
General comments?
This car was appalling no where near as good as my previous mini so I decided to get a Golf GTi which I own along witht the mini.
The mini does handle amazingly and round narrow country bends can get away from Saxo 1.4's, but in a straight line it's crap.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 998 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 84000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Mini |
| Date of Entry | 7th September, 2002 |