Rover Metro 1990-
  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Massive depreciation. Don't pay more than £800.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Tyres (185x55r) expensive. Pirellis are £100+ per tyre. Fronts wear down fast.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Pleanty of understeer with hard acelleration.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nippy. Award winning K-series engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Problems with electrics (distrubutor) not great in the wet.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Even if it went like a Ferrari (which it dosen't) it's still a Metro.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good driving position and great seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Had immobiliser fitted for about £200.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Parts are expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Hi-revving from cold. Nasty loss of power in damp.

    Other

    Electrics were poor.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No