Rover Metro 1990-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Excellent value when you first buy, however dealer resprays hide rust lurking beneath.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cost quite low until the problems start.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent drive. Slide yourself round most corners. Positive, if a little heavy with the steering.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent results from the nippy 1.1 engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    If you don't sort the faults quickly they can build up.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Who cares about the image when you can park this car into almost any space and see the envy of others... he he.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats are good. Ride can be a bit bumpy... like the OLD Metro.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Only the owner is interested in getting into this car, to be honest!

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Remote keyfob cost £89... Can be very pricey parts!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Reliabile.

    Other

    Radiator metal hose will corrode. Sump can disintegrate through corrosion. Handbrake adjust seized.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes