1986 Rover - Austin Mini Chelsea review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The main problems with the Mini have been to do with suspension. (The low wheel base and bumpy ride doesn't help.) The care is now showing a little rust (but what car of 11 years doesn't) and brightwork was replaced two years ago, purely for aesthetic reasons. A leaking window seal (replaced for 2 pounds) solved a dampness problem but the eternal oil leak is still a mystery.
General comments?
A fun car, cheap to run around town and a bit of British history. More spacious inside than it looks - I gave a lift to a 6'4" football player in the back of mine at the weekend!
There is of course the problem that in a Mini you become a target for a race with every boy-racer on the block, but the car is so nippy that you can leave almosts anything standing at the lights and nip through the tiniest of gaps (remember the Italian Job).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 petrol |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 13th August, 1997 |