Rover 200 engines

The Rover 200 is a British compact family car from the Rover Group manufacturer. Produced from 1984 to 1999. The car was manufactured in collaboration with the Honda carmaker. The car was produced in three generations. Initially, the 200th was as close as possible in terms of design characteristics to the Honda Ballade. The second-generation auto base was already Honda Concerto. The third generation of the model has become more compact than the previous two.

Rover 200, 1st generation, 1984

First generation Rover 213 sedan, 1984–1989 The first Rover of the 200 series appeared in 1984. The car was the result of a joint development between Honda and British Leyland, which owned the Rover brand. In design, it was very close to the Honda Ballade, and both cars were produced in the UK, at the “rover” plant in Longbridge. Rover 200 was produced only with a sedan body and was equipped with engines of 1.3 or 1.6 liters.

Rover 200, 2nd generation, 1989

Second generation Rover 216 hatchback, 1989–1995 In 1989, the second generation of the Rover 200 was introduced. This time, the Honda Concerto model became the “donor” of technical solutions. Instead of the previous sedan, the 200th was offered with hatchback (three- or five-door), coupe and convertible bodies. The Rover 400 sedan and station wagon were created on the same platform. The range of power units was also expanded – the Rover 200 was equipped with 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0 gasoline engines, as well as 1.7 or 1.9 liter diesel engines.

Rover 200, 3rd generation, 1995

Third generation Rover 200 five-door hatchback, 1995–1999 The third generation Rover 200, which debuted in 1995, became a more compact car. Versions were produced with a three- and five-door hatchback body. Under the hood, gasoline engines were installed with a volume of 1.1 liters (60 hp) to 1.8 liters (145 hp), as well as a two-liter turbodiesel. In 1999, along with restyling, the name of the model changed – Rover 25.

The Rover 200 was offered with 13 engines between 1989 and 1999 (9 petrol, 4 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.4 to 2.0 liters, power output from 59 to 200 hp. All of them use a timing belt. 4 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Peugeot XUD9 (about 500,000 km).

Rover 200 engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Rover 200 1989–1995
Peugeot XUD91989–19951.9 L R459–71 hpdieselbelt4.5 L~500,000 km
Peugeot XUD7TE1989–19951.8 L R490–92 hpdiesel, turbobelt5 L~350,000 km
Rover 200 II (XW) 1989–1995
Honda D16A1989–19951.6 L R4110–130 hppetrolbelt3.6 L~300,000 km
Rover 20M4F1991–19952.0 L R4133–140 hppetrolbelt5.9 L~280,000 km
Rover 14K4F1992–19951.4 L R483–103 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~250,000 km
Rover 20T4G1993–19952.0 L R4180–200 hppetrol, turbobelt5.9 L~250,000 km
Rover 20T4H1993–19952.0 L R4136 hppetrolbelt5.9 L~300,000 km
Rover 200 III (RF) 1995–1999
Rover 20T2N1995–19992.0 L R498–113 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.9 L~250,000 km
Rover 20T2R1995–19992.0 L R486 hpdiesel, turbobelt4 L~270,000 km
Rover 16K4F1995–19991.6 L R4107–112 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~280,000 km
Rover 14K4F1995–19991.4 L R483–103 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~250,000 km
Rover 14K2F1995–19991.4 L R475 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~240,000 km
Rover 18K4K1997–19991.8 L R4145–158 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~270,000 km
Rover 18K4F1997–19991.8 L R4115–135 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~300,000 km
Rover 200 II Coupe (XW) 1996–1998
Rover 18K4K1996–19981.8 L R4145–158 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~270,000 km

Rover 200 engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Rover 200?

Rover 200 (1989–1995): Peugeot XUD9 and Peugeot XUD7TE; Rover 200 II (XW) (1989–1995): Honda D16A, Rover 20M4F, Rover 14K4F, Rover 20T4G and Rover 20T4H; Rover 200 III (RF) (1995–1999): Rover 20T2N, Rover 20T2R, Rover 16K4F, Rover 14K4F, Rover 14K2F, Rover 18K4K and Rover 18K4F; Rover 200 II Coupe (XW) (1996–1998): Rover 18K4K.

Which Rover 200 engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Rover 200 engines are: Peugeot XUD9 — about 500,000 km; Peugeot XUD7TE — about 350,000 km; Honda D16A — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Rover 200 engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Honda D16A — 3.6 L (5W-30); Peugeot XUD7TE — 5 L (5W-40); Peugeot XUD9 — 4.5 L (5W-40); Rover 14K2F — 4.5 L (5W-30); Rover 14K4F — 4.5 L (5W-30); Rover 16K4F — 4.5 L (5W-30); Rover 18K4F — 4.5 L (5W-30); Rover 18K4K — 4.5 L (5W-30); Rover 20M4F — 5.9 L (5W-30); Rover 20T2N — 4.9 L (5W-40); Rover 20T2R — 4 L (5W-40); Rover 20T4G — 5.9 L (5W-30); Rover 20T4H — 5.9 L (5W-30).

Does the Rover 200 have a timing belt or chain?

Timing belt: Honda D16A, Peugeot XUD7TE, Peugeot XUD9, Rover 14K2F, Rover 14K4F, Rover 16K4F, Rover 18K4F, Rover 18K4K, Rover 20M4F, Rover 20T2N, Rover 20T2R, Rover 20T4G and Rover 20T4H. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Rover 200 available with a diesel engine?

Yes: Peugeot XUD7TE, Peugeot XUD9, Rover 20T2N and Rover 20T2R.

Engine details

Peugeot XUD9

Peugeot XUD9

1982–2005 · 1.9 L R4 · diesel · 59–71 hp · belt

Reliable, omnivorous and resourceful diesel engine can travel 500,000 km before overhaul.

Honda D16A

Honda D16A

1986–1995 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 110–130 hp · belt

The power units of this series are reliable, but prone to oil consumption after 150,000 km.

Rover 20M4F

Rover 20M4F

1986–1995 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 133–140 hp · belt

The first years of production, the engine had a bunch of flaws and caused a lot of trouble.

Peugeot XUD7TE

Peugeot XUD7TE

1987–1995 · 1.8 L R4 · diesel · 90–92 hp · belt

Many engine problems are related to the low location of the expansion tank.

Rover 14K4F

Rover 14K4F

1991–2005 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 83–103 hp · belt

All motors of the K line are afraid of overheating, it can break through the gasket and lead the cylinder head.

Rover 20T4G

Rover 20T4G

1991–1999 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 180–200 hp · belt

This turbo engine is very afraid of overheating and the cylinder head gasket breaks here regularly.

Rover 20T4H

Rover 20T4H

1991–1999 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 136 hp · belt

This is a very reliable motor structurally and its main problem is poor workmanship.

Rover 14K2F

Rover 14K2F

1994–1999 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 75 hp · belt

Engines of the K family easily overheat and the gasket breaks through them regularly.

Rover 20T2N

Rover 20T2N

1994–2005 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 98–113 hp · belt

This diesel is reliable, but there are problems with spare parts.

Rover 16K4F

Rover 16K4F

1995–2005 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 107–112 hp · belt

These motors are afraid of overheating, it can not only break through the gasket, but also lead the cylinder head.

Rover 18K4F

Rover 18K4F

1995–2006 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 115–135 hp · belt

Most of all, the unit is afraid of overheating, here it often breaks through the gasket and leads the cylinder head.

Rover 18K4K

Rover 18K4K

1995–2005 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 145–158 hp · belt

The main problem with this engine is that it is very afraid of overheating.

Rover 20T2R

Rover 20T2R

1995–2000 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 86 hp · belt

The problem with this diesel engine is not reliability, but its rarity and lack of spare parts.

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