Rover 200 / 25

The Rover 200-series is an automobile produced by the Austin Rover Group, and latterly the Rover Group and MG Rover.

There have been three distinct generations of the car, culminating in the current vehicle, which is sold as both the Rover 25 and MG ZR.

Mk.1: 1984 - 1989

This version was the replacement for the earlier Triumph Acclaim, and was the second product of the alliance between British Leyland and Honda. Only available as a 4-door sedan, it was intended to be more upmarket than the company's Maestro, model which closely aped the 200 in size. Essentially, the 200 was a Honda Ballade which sported the Civic-derived 1.3 litre 12-valve engine, or BL's own S-Series in 1.6 litre format, the resulting cars being badged as either "Rover 213" or "Rover 216".

Mk.2: 1989 - 1995

This model, introduced following the privatisation of ARG into the Rover Group was a quantum leap forward for the company in terms of image. Once again, the model was Honda based, using the new designed-for-Europe Concerto model.