Faults:

Bought the car new - absolute inferior dealership.

Blew off several exhaust manifold clamps.

Exhaust broke.

Engine went with 8000km, shortly after my ownership. Took six weeks to replace the engine.

2000km further gearbox went - case exploded and box internals laid on the street... with fortunately no harm to persons or other goods.

General Comments:

Apart from the engine/gearbox incident, a marvelous car. Superb road-holding, second to none at that time.

Very economical, would be OK even now in comparison with modern euro-boxes.

Nice finish.

Acceptable comfort for small wheels/wheelbase.

Can be regarded as real MG - created by humble origins and refined to a special car with modest outlay.

Sadly let down by a completely inadequate dealership.

Faults:

Rear suspension collapsed, hydro-gas unit leaked!

Engine started using oil at a rate of 1 litre per 100 miles.

Engine oil leaks like the Exxon Valdez.

Had to sell it on because I thought the engine was about to pack up!

General Comments:

Great little car, my first!

Big comfy seats and a reasonable turn of speed, made it my choice!

Lots of induction roar at 100 mph!

Faults:

Battery died.

Front ball joints had to be changed.

Rear window heater never worked.

Always leaked oil.

General Comments:

Don't buy an old Metro unless it's in top condition. You hear too many noises when driving, and you can never find the problems!

Faults:

It would not start on cold mornings. Everything else is just perfect!

General Comments:

Excellent running costs.

Excellent reliability.

Great performance, very very quick and fast even though its engine size is small. Can cope with a motorway very easily.

Very spacious in the back and in the front. I am not joking but it is far more spacious than a Mercedes 190! Extremely quiet inside but a little bit noisy outside.

OVERALL = 9/10

Faults:

Subframe rusts easily, not hot on acceleration until warm, overheats easily if left idle.

General Comments:

Not a bad first car, but I love it as it is souped up!