First things first, and before you launch into the quiz, let’s not split hairs about the history of Austin Rover Group, and the myriad brands that have come and gone over the decades. Instead, let’s have some fun and see how much you know in this rapid-fire, 10-question quiz designed to tell if you’re a true anorak when it comes to all things BMC, BL, MG, ARG and more.
So pull on your driving gloves, shake up the grey matter and prepare yourself for the ultimate test – okay, a test, of just 10 questions – of useless car trivia that you can bore your friends about (if you’re anything like us).
Oh no! Looks like your clutch is slipping! Try again. Oh no! Your clutch is slipping. Try again. Oh no! Looks like your clutch is slipping. Try again. Oh no! Your clutch is slipping. Try again. Oh dear! Your clutch is slipping. Try again. Oh no! Your clutch is slipping. Try again. Oh no! Your clutch is slipping. Try again. Oh no! Your clutch is slipping. Try again. Oh no! Your clutch is slipping. Try again. Bravo! You are truly deserving of a branded Austin Rover anorak. Room for improvement! You are not yet deserving of a branded Austin Rover anorak.
#1. Which stuntman drove during the making of the Montego 1.6L 'Doesn't hang about' TV ad?
#2. What was the nickname given to the Austin 1800?
#3. How much power did the Rover SD1 Vitesse have?
#4. This is an early styling buck for which car?
#5. What was Austin Rover's codename for the Metro?
#6. Which design house styled the Triumph TR6?
#7. On 4 October, 2000, who drove the final classic Mini off the production line?
#8. What engine powered the MG XPower SV?
#9. The Morris Marina van was a beauty, of course, but how big was its boot?
#10. Which company built the MG Metro 6R4?
Results
TR 4/4a/5 by Michelotti, TR6 Facelift/Design including tooling by Karmann?