Compact and exhilarating – what are the car lacks in fine-tuned charge of noise and harshness celebrate up for in character – the MG variant of the venerable 200 (itself depending on an old Honda) continues to have a sound following.

Pick of the bunch may be the ZR-160, a thinly-disguised hooligan most often seen in bright primary colours.

Handling could possibly get a little wayward at high speeds, another indicator of the age of the basic car, but is usually responsive and tremendous fun they are driving thanks to a higher power-to-weight ratio. Fortunately the braking product is highly efficient.