This comprehensive Workshop Repair Service Manual provides detailed instructions and information for maintaining and repairing your Rover Metro, covering models from 1980 to 1990. The manual includes in-depth troubleshooting guides for a wide range of issues, and step-by-step procedures for servicing and repairing various components of your vehicle. You'll find detailed illustrations, drawings, and photographs that guide you through each procedure, making even complex repairs accessible. Inside this manual, you'll discover everything from general maintenance and lubrication schedules to detailed instructions for engine and transmission repairs. Additionally, the manual covers the brake system, wiring diagrams for the electrical system, suspension components, cooling system, fuel injection and fuel systems, emission systems, heater and air conditioning units, engine control systems, chassis and bodywork, restraint systems, interior components, and differential and axle systems. This complete resource will help you confidently diagnose and repair any issues with your Rover Metro, saving you time and money in the long run.

The Rover Metro, produced from 1980 to 1990, was a revolutionary compact hatchback that marked a significant shift in the British automotive landscape. It was a bold departure from the traditional, larger cars that had dominated the Rover lineup, targeting a younger, more budget-conscious audience. The Metro's success was largely attributed to its sharp styling, excellent fuel economy, and surprisingly spacious interior, achieved despite its diminutive exterior dimensions. It was available in a variety of configurations, including 3-door and 5-door hatchback bodystyles, and offered a range of peppy and fuel-efficient engines, including a 1.0-liter and a 1.3-liter petrol unit, as well as a gutsy 1.1-liter diesel. The Metro was also known for its innovative design features that contributed to its affordability and practicality. It employed a lightweight, space-saving monocoque chassis, and its suspension system, with its distinctive McPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam rear, offered a surprisingly comfortable and compliant ride. The Metro's popularity soared, making it one of the best-selling cars in the UK, and it quickly became a familiar sight on British roads, representing a new era of compact car design and practicality. The availability of a detailed workshop repair service manual for the Rover Metro, spanning the 1980 to 1990 model years, provides invaluable guidance for owners and mechanics who seek to maintain and repair this iconic British car, ensuring its legacy as a reliable and affordable mode of transport for generations to come.