When was BMC / British Leyland / Rover founded?

BMC / British Leyland / Rover dates back to 1952. It is headquartered in Longbridge, United Kingdom.

Who has owned BMC / British Leyland / Rover in the past?

Past shareholders include BMW (1994–2000).

Group · United Kingdom · since 1952

BLWhat does BMC / British Leyland / Rover own?

BMC / British Leyland / Rover stopped operating in 2005. Its last recorded owner was BMW, which held 100% until 2000.

HQ Longbridge
Founded 1952
Ended 2005
Ownership changes tracked 5

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Ownership timeline

← rows are shareholders in BMC / British Leyland / Rover. → rows are stakes BMC / British Leyland / Rover held in others. Darker bars mean bigger stakes.

Every stake, year by year

Years	Stake	Who
1952–2005	100%	Holds MG · view 1952 on map
1959–2000	100%	Holds Mini · view 1959 on map
1966–1984	100%	Holds Jaguar Merged into BMH, then British Leyland · view 1966 on map
1967–2000	100%	Holds Land Rover · view 1967 on map
1994–2000	100%	Owned by BMW Rover Group · view 1994 on map

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Former owners

Quick answers

Who owns BMC / British Leyland / Rover?: BMC / British Leyland / Rover stopped operating in 2005. Its last recorded owner was BMW, which held 100% until 2000.
When was BMC / British Leyland / Rover founded?: BMC / British Leyland / Rover dates back to 1952. It is headquartered in Longbridge, United Kingdom.
Who has owned BMC / British Leyland / Rover in the past?: Past shareholders include BMW (1994–2000).

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