The R8 Rover 200, also known as the Mk 2 Rover 200, was launched in 1989 as a 5 door hatchback and was designed in collaboration with Honda. The 200 also spawned a 3 door hatchback, coupe and convertible versions. These variants were solely Rover designed and produced at Rover's Longbridge facility.

The 200 saw the introduction of Rover's brand new and ground breaking K-Series family of engines.

On average, up to 110,000 Rover 200 and 400 (R8) models were sold in the UK each year.

The 214 won What Car? 1990 "Car of the Year".