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MG Rover 400 Series

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The official data lists 7 versions of the MG Rover 400 Series (2001), in the United Kingdom. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2001
Markets
United Kingdom
Engines
1.4 L to 2.0 L
Fuels
Petrol, Diesel
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
5.3 L/100 km (NEDC)

What is the Rover 400 Series?

The Rover 400 Series was a small family car offered as a hatchback and a saloon. The second generation arrived in 1995, during Rover’s collaboration with Honda, and was later updated as the Rover 45.

Generations and design

The second generation, known by the code HH-R, ran from 1995 to 2005. It launched as a hatchback, with a saloon joining later. The model drew on Rover and Honda development, while its styling gave it a distinct place in Rover’s range. In 1999, the updated car became the Rover 45.

Engines and official fuel consumption

In the UK, the 2001 range included petrol and diesel engines from 1.4 to 2.0 litres. The lowest listed consumption was 5.3 L/100 km on the NEDC test. The market summary associates this figure with petrol, diesel and hybrid versions.

Where was the Rover 400 Series sold?

The listed market is the United Kingdom. With hatchback and saloon body styles, the 400 offered two familiar formats for a family car. Its Honda connection reflects the joint development behind this generation.

Questions and answers

What body styles did the second-generation Rover 400 have?

It was offered as a hatchback and, later, a saloon.

When was the HH-R generation sold?

It ran from 1995 to 2005, with the updated model later known as the Rover 45.

What engines were listed in the UK?

Petrol and diesel engines from 1.4 to 2.0 litres.

What was the lowest official consumption figure?

The lowest listed figure was 5.3 L/100 km on the NEDC test.

Rover 400 Series II (1995–2005)

Model codes: HH-R · References: rac.co.uk, en.wikipedia.org

United Kingdom 7 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2001414 8V1.4 LPetrol5-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC175 g/km
2001414 i/Si1.4 LPetrol5-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC175 g/km
2001416 i/Si/SLi1.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.1 L/100 km NEDC178 g/km
2001416 i/Si/SLi1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.8 L/100 km NEDC212 g/km
2001420 i/Si/SLi/GSi2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual8.6 L/100 km NEDC210 g/km
2001420 D/SD2.0 LDiesel5-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC168 g/km
2001420 SDi/SLDi/GSDi2.0 LDiesel5-speed manual5.3 L/100 km NEDC166 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.