This professional technical workshop repair service manual provides comprehensive service, maintenance, and troubleshooting information for the MG Metro, covering all models, engines, trims, and transmission types manufactured from 1980 to 1990. The manual is a complete and intact resource, ensuring you have access to all the necessary information, including detailed diagrams and instructions, for every repair procedure. It is the same manual used by professional mechanics and technicians at local service and repair shops, offering you the most accurate and complete repair information available. You will find clear and concise step-by-step repair procedures, critical specifications, illustrations and photos, maintenance guidelines, disassembly and assembly instructions, cleaning and reinstalling procedures, and much more. The manual also features detailed wiring diagrams, making it easy to diagnose and repair electrical system problems. This manual will empower you to save money on repair costs and ensure your MG Metro is properly maintained.

The MG Metro, produced from 1980 to 1990, was a revolutionary city car that marked a significant departure from the traditional image of the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successor, British Leyland. This compact hatchback, designed by the talented team led by Harry Webster, was a bold attempt to create a car that was smaller, more fuel-efficient, and more affordable than anything previously offered by the company. The Metro was a radical departure from the company's past, built upon a revolutionary monocoque chassis and utilizing a front-wheel drive layout, a design configuration that was relatively new to the British automotive landscape. This was a significant shift from the rear-wheel drive layout that characterized many of BMC and British Leyland's previous offerings. Though initially intended to be sold as an Austin, the Metro was eventually branded as an MG in 1982, and the sporty MG Metro nameplate was born. This move aimed to tap into the sporting heritage of the MG brand, appealing to a younger demographic with a penchant for style and performance. The MG Metro quickly gained a reputation for its peppy handling and spirited performance, particularly in its higher-powered variants. The 1.3-liter engine, later boosted to a 1.3i, provided ample power for city driving, and the car's nimble size and responsive steering made it adept at navigating tight urban spaces. The Metro's success was not confined to the UK market. With its compact dimensions and fuel efficiency, the Metro found favor in many export markets, contributing significantly to MG's international appeal. However, the Metro's reputation was not entirely without blemishes. Some criticized its build quality and long-term reliability, and certain models were plagued by electrical issues. Nonetheless, the MG Metro's enduring legacy rests on its pivotal role in reviving the MG brand and its lasting contribution to the evolution of small, affordable cars in the 1980s. It was a car that represented a transition for the MG brand, bridging the gap between the classic sports cars of the past and the contemporary, more practical models that would follow. The MG Metro, with its distinctive styling and energetic performance, occupies a unique space within the history of British motoring, standing as a symbol of ingenuity and innovation in the face of economic and technological change.