 Each model became badged as a Rover, joining the existing 200 and 800 ranges.The 800 Series gained a fastback model in May, effectively replacing the already discontinued SD1.The MG badge continued for high performance Metro, Maestro and Montego variants, and there was an updated version of the Metro in the pipeline, along with a reintroduction of the Mini Cooper nameplate as the Mini's 30th anniversary approached, with no plans to discontinue the small car nearly a decade after the launch of the Metro which was intended as its replacement.