ROVER is increasing prices of its small, medium and niche cars by 2% with effect from Monday, December 22. Mini, Rover 100, 200, 400, Cabriolet, Coupe and Tourer are all subject to the increase, but the MGF, 600 and 800 escape the hike.

Sample prices: Rover 111 Ascot SE 5-dr £7,500 (£6,995), Rover 115 Ascot diesel SE 5-dr £8,000 (£7,995), Rover 214S 5-dr £11,200 (£10,995), Rover 220DS 5-dr £11,700 (£11,495), Rover 414S 5-dr £12,350 (£11,995), Rover 420DS 5-dr £13,350 (£12,995), Coupe 1.6SE £17,850 (£16,995), Tourer 1.6SE £16,500 (£16,195).