This comprehensive workshop service manual provides everything you need to perform routine maintenance and repairs on your Rover Metro, covering the years 1980-1990. It is designed to be a valuable resource for both professional technicians and do-it-yourself mechanics. The manual includes detailed step-by-step instructions for a wide range of repair procedures, covering everything from basic maintenance tasks like oil changes and filter replacements to more complex repairs such as engine overhauls. You'll find detailed information on all aspects of your Rover Metro, including:

* **Engine:** The manual provides detailed information on all aspects of your Rover Metro's engine, including troubleshooting guides, overhaul procedures, and diagrams.
* **Transmission:** The service manual covers the transmission system, providing step-by-step instructions for repair and maintenance.
* **Electrical System:** Learn about your Rover Metro's electrical system with comprehensive wiring diagrams and detailed explanations of each component.
* **Brakes and Steering:** Get detailed information on your Rover Metro's brakes and steering systems, including troubleshooting guides and repair procedures.
* **Suspension:** The manual offers a detailed guide to your Rover Metro's suspension system, covering repair instructions and component identification.
* **Body and Interior:** The manual includes instructions for repairing and maintaining your Rover Metro's body panels, interior components, and trim.

With this workshop service manual, you'll have all the information you need to keep your Rover Metro running smoothly and reliably.

The Rover Metro, a compact city car produced by the British automotive manufacturer Rover Group from 1980 to 1990, marked a significant shift in the company's strategy. Launched as the Austin Metro, it aimed to compete directly with the immensely popular Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Nova in the burgeoning supermini market. The Metro adopted a revolutionary approach, incorporating a front-wheel drive layout and a transverse engine, a departure from the rear-wheel drive tradition of previous Rovers. This allowed for a more spacious interior within a compact footprint. The car’s design, penned by Roy Axe, was both contemporary and functional, featuring a boxy shape and large glass areas. The Metro was available in a variety of trim levels, ranging from the basic base model to the sporty MG Metro. Power options included a range of petrol engines, with displacements ranging from 1.0 to 1.3 liters.

The Rover Metro's success was largely due to its excellent fuel efficiency, nimble handling, and affordability. It became a popular choice for urban drivers and families alike. While the car lacked the prestige of its larger Rover siblings, it offered a practical and reliable means of transport. Among the noteworthy features of the Metro was its innovative "Isolastic" suspension, which provided a comfortable ride without compromising on handling. Despite its popularity, the Rover Metro faced fierce competition from established rivals like the Ford Fiesta and the Vauxhall Nova, and its sales figures gradually declined throughout the 1980s. The Rover Metro was discontinued in 1990, but the nameplate lived on, with the launch of the Metro Mk II, which was later rebadged as the Rover 100 in 1994. The legacy of the Rover Metro as a stylish and affordable city car remains, a testament to its enduring appeal to the British driving public.