| Rover 200 Series / Rover 400 Series | |
|---|---|
 Mk1 Rover 400 series | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Austin Rover Group / Rover Group |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact Car |
| Layout | FF layout |
The Rover R8 platform was an automobile platform used for the Mark I Rover 200 Series and the Mark II 200 and 400 Series, compact family cars produced by the Austin Rover Group, and later the Rover Group.
The original Rover 200 Series dates back to 1984 with the launch of the SD3 213 and 216 saloons. The second generation was split into two distinct models: the 200 Series three- and five-door hatchbacks, coupé and convertible and 400 Series saloon and estate.
The coupé, convertible and estate models continued after the demise of the hatchback and saloon models, without the 200 or 400 nomenclature, until 1999 as the successor model did not have these particular body styles. They were discontinued with the arrival of the Rover 25 and Rover 45, which were simple facelifts of the current range and not all-new models.