
£1,000 - £1,500
1992 ROVER 216 CABRIOLET AUTO
United Kingdom • 5 Feb 2026 • Lot 314
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1992 Rover 216 Cabriolet features an automatic transmission and a Honda engine, resolving the K series issues. It has been well-maintained with many new parts and is offered due to the owner's need to downsize.

Condition
6
New parts, but needs downsizing.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
86,720 miles
J253 WVN
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Make: ROVER Model: 216 CABRIOLET AUTORegistration: J253 WVNEngine Size (cc): 1590Transmission: 4 Speed Auto Petrol Current Speedometer Reading: 86,720Year of Manufacture: 1992 Date First Registered: 03/07/1992MOT Expiry Date: 07/07/2026Location: DUE ON SITEYou can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026We are currently processing this entry.
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The vendor has provided the following:
Auto transmission
Honda engine, so no K series issues, power hood
I've owned the car for seven years and have done five Scottish holidays in it
Grandkids love it, but I need to downsize, so it has to go
Many new parts included front wings, brakes, cambelt, water pump, and fuel tank
Historic vehicle status in six years
Points of note
£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 Jul 07 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
86,720 miles
Registration Date
1992-07-03
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 08 2025 with 86,720 miles
Failed
On Jul 02 2025 with 86,720 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 11 2023 with 85,447 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 06 2022 with 83,217 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- parking brake could be better
Passed
On Apr 07 2021 with 79,741 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexible brake hoses have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- alternator drive belt in poor condition
Passed
On Apr 07 2020 with 76,748 miles
Passed
On Mar 12 2019 with 75,638 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed
On Mar 01 2019 with 75,619 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Feb 18 2010 with 75,576 miles
Failed
On Feb 10 2010 with 75,567 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed
On Oct 18 2005 with 75,517 miles
Failed
On Oct 14 2005 with 75,514 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

