UK governments spent billions trying to help troubled British Leyland group . When Margaret Thatcher came to power in 1979 she knew that how her government tackled what was effectively a state-controlled industry would have a crucial effect on the morale and practice of British industry and managers . Score: 6 However MG Rover went bust in 2005 , later sold to a Chinese company .
UK governments spent billions trying to help troubled British Leyland group . Score: 6 However MG Rover went bust in 2005 , later sold to a Chinese company .