Rover Metro 1990-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap motoring if nothing goes wrong…

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Rising - but less than the depreciation on a new car. 45 mpg out of town.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Steering and gearchange are both precise; handling is OK.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still very quick and agile even after 130,000 miles.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Excellent for the first 100,000 miles.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    But who cares…

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Limited legroom in the back. Heating/ventilation are basic but work well. Loads of rattles…

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not up to today"s standards - but who"d steal it?

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Adequate - but only just.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Drive shaft sensor failed at 100,000 miles.

    Other

    Two suspension globes; other suspension problems; speedo cable at 125k.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No