Rover Metro 1990-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nice, cheap car.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap insuance, cheap tax and parts easily available.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Can tell it's old and cheaper.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Slow acceleration. Not enough performance from the engine, despite regular servicing.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Many problems over 2 years ownership; gearbox, clutch, alternator, locks, batteries etc etc.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Unfortunatly dated nowadays.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Can be a bit of a bone shaker.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Alarm never worked. Had locks, but very easily broken.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Helpful enough to get parts from.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Alternator. Locks.

    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