Had this for 12 months now (26 April 14) and still the 35 th best Masport mower I ever had. Take my word for it- I can give you an unbiased review ;-) When I am at work I tell our customers to keep the blades sharp and make use of the mulch as the grass just keeps looking better and better and so does the overall rating for the product

Bought from Bunnings a few weeks ago and cannot find the source of all the rattling. Bunnings are not interested in the problem and my local mower shop thinks it is just the chassis flexing and creaking and will probably stop when it cracks through. Other than that it has a strong motor and starts easily. I'll give it a "C" minus :(

We brought this mower and haven't had it that long and have had a lot of troubles with it. The bolts have snapped on the muffler due to heat and when we rang customer service they do not want to even talk with you instead your told to go to the retailer from which you brought it! I had a wheel snap and now this! Not happy! What a total waste of money do not buy one of these pieces of rubbish. We were told by the staff this was one of the best money could buy! What a joke! I'm annoyed at the lack of customer service this company supplies, if being hand balled is your thing by all means buy this piece of junk! Very disapointed

Very good engine, however chasis is junk, cheap build.
In one go the muffler and guard rattle off, when it was 2 years old, motto of the story built for bunnings which cheap rubbish as is everything from bunnings will go to mower store next or total tools for better quality gear

I bought my Masport 470 in 2010 and its still going strong. Much better than the 2 stoke mowers I used to churn through. Its quitter and chews through the long grass. It hasn't missed a beat.

Should have bought something else. Rattles, decal fell off, very noisy. Handle grip is not the best. Smokey on start up

I have about 100 m2 of lawn -flat cooch.
My 1993 Masport served me well for nearly 20 years.
In December 2012 I purchased the 470 from Bunnings.
My opinion is it is not the same quality of old.
I find it runs rough and from new burns oil.
Handle is not bolstered and grip is not comfortable
You need the special oil removal kit at $30 odd because it has not sump plug to drain oil.
The decal rattled off mine and the catcher plastic is not as strong as what my 1993 version.
The "lifetime warranty" for catchers appears to only extends to grass going in. If you accidentally pick up a gum nut - then warranty claims are problematic. New catchers are $130.

I purchased this mower from Bunnings in November 2011. On the weekend (December 2014) two thing happened. A long piece of metal that holds the catcher along the bottom at the rear broke off and then it literally blew up. Oil sprayed everywhere, smoke billowed and the mower died. Up until then, I was happy with it and purchased on the back of a friends recommendation. I can't help thinking a mower should last longer than three years. Very poor.

We purchased the Masport mower in march this year great mower easy start and lightweight easy to push. It's much quieter than my previous mower and been great to use. The mower was recommended to me by a friend who was happy with the mower and suggested I went with the Masport. I feel for under $400 you can't go wrong.
Great value and reliable

Bought my Masport 470 from Bunnings 2013 it was great to start but developed a problem operating speed is up and down. I checked the spark plug was all fouled up so cleaned and try out seemed okay. I bought a new plug and changed the oil, it is still running rough and fouling new plug right away. Cannot sort it out and operating manual is useless. Never buy this model again.
Easy Start
Running rough and with fouling of spark plug even if replaced with new one.

bought this mower from Bunning's for under $400.
unpack it and started straight away.
used it a few times and starts so easy.
using only fresh fuel with every use and making sure all the bolts are tight.
so far run only half throttle and cuts well.
the cutting is even and nice without those burn marks in the grass.
the 4 blade system is the best unlike the Victa in the same price range which is only 2 blades
let us see in 3 months what happens with the Masport 470
easy to unpack and start easy
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Opened box, assembled catcher,added oil and petrol, started on second pull.
We have two lawns, one buffalo and the other couch. Results was amazing, both lawns were cut very evenly and all cuttings were trapped in the generous sized catcher. Even when the catcher was full the extra weight did not vary the height of the cut. Very pleased with the mower. Will follow up this review after having used the mower for a season.
Easy start, generous sized catcher, ability to cut close to wall on the left side of the mower
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