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“Love these cars”

★★★★★

written by on 07/05/2013

I have a 5 door Rover Metro C Advantage 1120cc. 1st Registered 15/04/1992. It is in good condition for its age but is requiring some work on it to get it through its MOT, but unfortunately being unemployed I am unable to afford the work to be done on it. I have checked how many left website and this car is one of only 5 left on the road, so reluctantly I am forced to sell. If anyone is interested please feel free to email me. Sensible offers only please. [email protected]

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“best little rover ever built”

★★★★★

written by pipssi on 24/11/2012

ive had my rover metro si since new,i got it 1994,its been a joy to have and own,never had any probs at all lovely little car goes like a bomb.has no rust and still got orriginal 7 spoke alloys,i love this car now as much as when i first got it.dont make em like that anymore,rover has had a bad name buy they were bril manufacturer,such a shame.im keeping mine forever..

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“Now, most of the previous reviewers seem to have been...”

★★★★☆

written by Kennowig on 06/03/2011

Now, most of the previous reviewers seem to have been "boy racers" with their various comments about "keeping up with such and such a car on the motorway" and "beating such and such at the lights" in addition to "adding stickers, badges and whatever to pretend the car is this or that"...

Sadly the majority of the reviews were written by new drivers who were totally smitten by their first cars, but have probably driven nothing other than their driving instructor's car in strictly surepvised conditions...

So, here are the thoughts of someone who passed their test in 1976 (yes, I am still allowed behind the wheel at my age!)...

I bought the car as a first car for my 18 year old daughter who has just passed her driving test. The car is a 1993 and was purchased from a 90 year old woman who decided that she was too old to continue driving. After looking at several small "entry level" cars (Ford Ka, Renault Clio, Fiat Punto, Ford Fiesta etc.) and getting insurance quotes, I stumbled upon the Metro and discovered it was the by far the cheapest car to insure for my daughter (£788 for 1 year, FULLY COMPREHENSIVE!!). From that perspective I checked out the ads and found a suitable car...

The Rover Metro suffers from the stigma of being the badge-engineered final gasps of a drowning, failing British motor industry... Having said that, the "K series" engine has a better track record than the older "A series" engine used in the Austin-badged Metros of the 1980s, and as far as bits falling off are concerned, I would much rather a piece of trim fall off the inside on a Rover Metro than have the equivalent happen to an over-engineered piece of german "engineering"...

Performance is what one would expect from a small hatchback, enough to keep up with modern traffic. Lack of power steering may come as a surprise to many, but you will soon develop muscular forearms to cope with it!... The Metro is "retro" by today's standards, particularly with its pull-out choke button (what's a choke? - ask your granddad)...

The Metro is considerably spacious by today's standards, and is economical on fuel to boot. Five-door versions may not appear to be as sporty as the 2-door hatchback, but have a cavernous boot when compared to the Korean-built Ford Ka.

Watch for rust in the sills, front jacking points, floor stiffeners ("outriggers". Rust is more or less guaranteed in the rear wheel arches, but replacement aftermarket arches are avaiable for welding in. The cooling system is another weak ares, so check for deterioration in the cooling fins of the radiator, and visual clues for a leaking head gasket ("mayonnasise" under the oil filler cap).

Keep your eyes open for low-mileage examples that typically come from elderly owners who have decided to retire from driving; These cars would likely have originally been purchased because of the name Rover, a marque once synonymous with high-quality finely engineered traditional British post-war motor cars... Look after the car and perhaps in another 20 years or so the last of these British Rovers will surely become cherished
"classics".... Review by KWGW


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Guest's Response to Kennowig's Review

Written on: 04/09/2011

hi i'm looking to purchase a rover metro 1.1, and your information has been very helpfull. I'm a 17 yr old male so i understand my insurance would be higher but which insurance company did you insure your daughter with? Also is she insured under her own policy? Much thanks

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“The Rover Metro 1.1 is a fast little thing. It is a...”

★★★★★

written by jake phillpotts on 04/02/2009

The Rover Metro 1.1 is a fast little thing. It is a very good car, its my first car, very nippy, good on hills if in right gear, i love it. The only bad point is, mine has a manual choke.

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“I own a 111 gsi 95 n reg. fast little thing. I live in...”

★★★★☆

written by on 01/12/2008

I own a 111 gsi 95 n reg. fast little thing. I live in a area with lost of kids with there kitted up mums car, and yet I still get to top local limit befor them and I am faster off at lights, so kids go out pay thousands on doing up there car andi bought mine for a tiny sum of £350, so dont dish these little cars they are faster then most (I always kepted up with a skyline gtr on motoway till he started doing 90 shacks abit then). But I did have to replace the altenator which was a job and half all kinda squashed in.

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“I've got myself a GTI SE, and now a VVC. Don't be...”

★★★★★

written by on 06/12/2007

I've got myself a GTI SE, and now a VVC. Don't be fooled by its typically underrated character and stereotypical views. It's a spanking little car, and the people who misjudge it are the ones you can beat. The owners of the Subaru's. Although, i'd be annoyed if i'd paid 20000 for a car and got overtaken by a metro :-) To be fair, I've had a few problems with it, but its a 200bhp per tonne go kart. Handles well, pulls all through the revs from 1200rpm in 5th! It'll knock anything N/A of the same bhp per tonne in my belief.

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“I drive a Rover Metro 1.1. The top speed of it I don't...”

★★★★★

written by Damoo on 18/04/2007

I drive a Rover Metro 1.1. The top speed of it I don't know, because there is only 110mph on the clock and when it gets there it wants to go more!

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“My Rover Metro is quick for what she is as I kept up...”

★★★★★

written by joeh on 21/06/2005

My Rover Metro is quick for what she is as I kept up with a Nissan Almeria to arond 60-65 mph before she ran out of puff but I know that she will hit 100mph. For its size it looks smaller than what it is. I would recommend one for a first car as it doesn't run away but don't mod it and after a year or two get a proper car.

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“I have a Rover metro 1.1 K series. Its a 1992K 3 door...”

★★★★★

written by cruddy on 12/05/2004

I have a Rover metro 1.1 K series. Its a 1992K 3 door with 52K in the clock. It is the carribean model but I have changed it to look like a GTA. It has the black wrap around spoiler, GTA stickers and GTA interior trim. It has a black diamond exhaust system. I only paid £250 for it with 12 months MOT. I still need the red bumber trim but I havn't got round to that yet. Cracking little first car.

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“I didn't think they should have rebranded the Metro a...”

★★★★☆

written by Jonathan. on 16/07/2003

I didn't think they should have rebranded the Metro a Rover as Rovers should have been kept for big cars like the wonderful 75. However at least it had the feel of quality to go with it after the 1990/91 relaunch putting its plasticy rivals like the Fiesta into the shade. Right from the start it was a car to cruise in - smooth ride and an engine so quiet you hardly knew it was there. It's not the quickest through the gears but that's not really the point. Mine has been totally reliable and after ten years ungaraged still has not a sign of wear on it (unlike its Austin predecessor!). If you come across a low mileage one, it's almost certainly worth going for.

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“My own car (a 1994 Rover Metro GTa) has never failed...”

★★★★★

written by Fraser. on 03/05/2002

My own car (a 1994 Rover Metro GTa) has never failed to start. It's quick enough without excessive modification, only exhaust system and air filter have been upgraded to straight through and free flowing items. Handling is not good with standard suspension, especially if you get one with slim tyres and no antiroll bar(s). Small conecting rods within the suspension system must be cut by an exact amount and the system re-pressurised to lower. Best is by far the GTi with 16v engine, front and rear anti roll bars and shock absorbers on the front. GTa is a match for Nova 1.4SR's and Saxo 1.4's. A fettled GTa will stay with a standard VTR. More power can be found by fitting a GTi 16v engine or a 1.8litre MGF engine which more or less slots straight in. 16v or VVC, it's up to you with up to 230bhp if you have the money!

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34383_Dave.'s Response to 22226_Fraser.'s Review

Written on: 23/08/2002

No matter how much money you spend on this car, you will still be left an Austin Metro at the end of the day. Ideal for Granny Smith to nip to Morrisons, but definitely no mean performer, 1.8vvc or not.

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Slipalong's Response to 22226_Fraser.'s Review

Written on: 15/10/2004

j'ive got a '90 1.4 GTa thats totally bog standard. At first I was the bane of everyones jokes, until I started blowin them all away. First a 1.4i astra, then a saxo, then a 318i and to cap it all, a 320i!! I have demanded respect for the metro from many a sceptic! The only downside is the front end slidin out in the wet. 1.6 gti tc lump should do it! All hail the mighty metro!

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A8's Response to 22226_Fraser.'s Review

Written on: 04/09/2004

Well people I'm a convert to this pocket rocket, we just sold our AMG R Mercedes and where looking for a cheap run around, found a 39000 mile 1.4 Gta with FSH and what a splendid little cracker. OK not the top end of the Merc but just as much fun ah yes the manual 5 speed that had become a distant memory.
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<br>Thanks...RS

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Colvvc's Response to 22226_Fraser.'s Review

Written on: 12/10/2003

Regarding Comment by Dave. from Lincolnshire on 23rd Aug 2002.
<br>
<br>
<br>I own a Rover metro Gti 1.8 vvc, which is my sunday car, think of it as a cheap caterham.
<br>I also own a Rover 200 BRM, and the engine for my metro came from my now deceaced Rover 200 vi.
<br>
<br>My metro is very fast, don't doubt it. Im currently taking with ease... Integra Type R's, Civic Type R's, sierra cossies, etc.
<br>
<br>
<br>here is some simple Mathematics.
<br>
<br>Impretza Turbo Sti 1475kgs & 263bhp = 178.3 bhp per ton.
<br>Metro Gti VVC 830kgs & 165bhp = 194.11 bhp per ton.
<br>
<br>Thanks

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Colvvc's Response to 22226_Fraser.'s Review

Written on: 12/10/2003

Regarding Comment by Dave. from Lincolnshire on 23rd Aug 2002.
<br>
br>
<br>I own a Rover metro Gti 1.8 vvc, which is my sunday car, think of it as a cheap caterham.
<br>I also own a Rover 200 BRM, and the engine for my metro came from my now deceaced Rover 200 vi.
<br>
<br>My metro is very fast, don't doubt it. Im currently taking with ease... Integra Type R's, Civic Type R's, sierra cossies, etc.
<br>
<br>
<br>here is some simple Mathematics.
<br>
<br>Impretza Turbo Sti 1475kgs & 263bhp = 178.3 bhp per ton.
<br>Metro Gti VVC 830kgs & 165bhp = 194.11 bhp per ton.
<br>
<br>Thanks

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Colvvc's Response to 22226_Fraser.'s Review

Written on: 12/10/2003

Regarding Comment by Dave. from Lincolnshire on 23rd Aug 2002.
<br>
<br>
<br>I own a Rover metro Gti 1.8 vvc, which is my sunday car, think of it as a cheap caterham.
<br>I also own a Rover 200 BRM, and the engine for my metro came from my now deceaced Rover 200 vi.
<br>
<br>My metro is very fast, don't doubt it. Im currently taking with ease... Integra Type R's, Civic Type R's, sierra cossies, etc.
<br>
<br>
<br>here is some simple Mathematics.
<br>
<br>Impretza Turbo Sti 1475kgs & 263bhp = 178.3 bhp per ton.
<br>Metro Gti VVC 830kgs & 165bhp = 194.11 bhp per ton.
<br>
<br>Thanks

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86106_Fraser.'s Response to 22226_Fraser.'s Review

Written on: 04/04/2003

Hello Sam,
<br>
<br>Have a look at my website, http://www.fraser-mcmillan.com This will tell yo what you need to know about modifying your Metro.
<br>
<br>Fraser.

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85699_Sam Thomas.'s Response to 22226_Fraser.'s Review

Written on: 03/04/2003

This review is very helpful because there is so little for metros out there it is hard to now were to start for modifying.I have just got a K-reg 1.4 GTa which I want to colour-code the whole exterior and get some nice 16" wheels and the back windows done in limo black, one of the most important things I want to do to my car is to lower it (by about 35mm) and I had no idea this was a complicated job on metros til I read this review, does ne1 no how much this drop is likely to cost and does ne1 no anywhere selling performance exhaust systems to fit metros?

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73767_Ads.'s Response to 22226_Fraser.'s Review

Written on: 18/02/2003

If you want anything done to a metro of any kind, there are two places you should go, motobuild racing or RoverDose, between these two there is nothing they can't do to your metro

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Metro Lover.'s Response to 22226_Fraser.'s Review

Written on: 09/10/2002

I own a 1990 Rover Metro GTa, 8V is is by far the best car I have driven for fun, and 0-50. I have not changed anything in my little baby, apart from the stereo, yes you guessed it, I am the cheap boy roy, with a cheap car and a loud system. My little metro is a quick as you like, leaving most idiots in escort 1.3 - 1.4s standing still looking dum. Many a time have I raced off and lost with ease, Escorts, and Astras, as well as those annoying little rich kids with their 16v clio's and the VTR's well what can I say, the GTa is a little gem, I just want to know where to get my one boosted up a bit, I wanna go faster, and make it sound good.... All comments welcome. Yours Mike the metro kid.

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37211_Ren.'s Response to 22226_Fraser.'s Review

Written on: 10/09/2002

I own a '94 Metro 1.1 for the past 12 months. It has FSH and we have no problem with it so far. It's a brilliant car and the engine's a real gem -quiet, refined and powerful (feels like a Japanese twin cam 16V unit). I can't understand why Metro suffers from such a bad image problem. It's an honest car with decent ride and handling. I think I would stick to it until it's beyond economical repair.

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