£1,050
1996 Rover 216 SE Cabriolet
Brightwells • UK • 13 May 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£1,050
1996 Rover 216 SE Cabriolet
UK • 13 May 2026 • Lot 424
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare Rover 216SE Cabriolet, believed to be one of only four still on the road. It has covered 95,400 miles and comes with a good service history but the electric hood is not working.
Condition
6
The car has 95,400 miles, 13 service stamps, recent new tyres and some MOT failure points addressed in June 2022. There are minor advisories on the last MOT which expired in September 2025. The electric hood is not currently working and there is wear on exterior, interior, and/or wheels which requires some reconditioning.
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95,470 miles
SAXXWWBNDBD910062
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
N577FNP
1996
Auction
£1,050
1996 Rover 216 SE Cabriolet
Brightwells • UK • 13 May 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Description AMENDMENT; Rare survivor, believed to be one of only four still on the road; 95,400 miles with 13 service stamps; recent new tyres; forced sale due to illness; cheap summer fun for someone Now here’s something you don’t see every day – a Rover 216SE Cabriolet.
Although Rover made around 29,000 of the 200 Series Cabriolet in total, only around 2,000 were RHD 216SE models and it seems from howmanyleft that only four are still UK registered today.
Launched in 1992 and based on the R8 platform (a collaboration between Rover and Honda) the 216 offered a more relaxed alternative to the sharper MGF or the aggressive 220 Turbo Tomcat Coupé.
While the standard 216 was already well-equipped, the SE (Special Edition) trim boosted the car's curb appeal with an electric hood as standard along with velour sports seats, walnut dash inlay, distinctive five-spoke alloy wheels and body-coloured bumpers.
Under the bonnet was the high-revving Honda D16A8 1,590cc 16-valve DOHC engine produc...
Price Analysis vs Other 216s
£510
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,464
Median Price (Since 2020)
£7,776
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 13th May 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
95,470 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th May 2026, 95,470 miles
Passed
On 3rd Sept 2024, 95,438 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged COVER MISSING (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN STEERING RACK
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed
On 3rd Sept 2024, 95,437 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- INTAKE SYSTEM HAS A AIR LEAK (BY AIR BOX)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged COVER MISSING (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN STEERING RACK
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On 15th Jun 2022, 95,434 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MOT Mileage Trend
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