
£2,452 (Est: £2,000 - £3,000)
1991 Rover 216 GSI Fantastic Original Condition
United Kingdom • 25 Oct 2025 • Lot 186
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1991 Rover 216 GSI is a low-mileage classic with a rare leather interior and recent cosmetic work. However, it's important to note that it was previously subject to a category C insurance loss.

Condition
6
The car is described as being in fantastic original condition. It has low mileage and a recent re-spray, but it was also subject to a category C insurance loss in 2015 and has moderate wear on the exterior, interior and wheels, so is in good condition.
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Automatic
Transmission:
SAXXWYWTJAD432501
Chassis No:
Odometer:
39,000 miles
J235UNV
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Registration: J235UNV VIN: SAXXWYWTJAD432501 Mileage Showing: 39,000 Transmission: Automatic MOT: 01/06/2026 Number of Keys: 2 V5 on Site: Yes
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 Feb 16 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
39,477 miles
Registration Date
1991-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 17 2026 with 39,477 miles
Passed
On May 19 2025 with 38,567 miles
Passed
On May 04 2024 with 36,253 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Passed
On May 20 2023 with 35,640 miles
Passed
On May 21 2022 with 35,391 miles
Passed
On Jun 02 2021 with 33,568 miles
Passed
On May 15 2020 with 33,225 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Feb 08 2018 with 27,832 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- (Dangerous) Front Vehicle structure has slight damage cross member insecure (6.1.A.1)
- wiper arms loose
- n/s and o/s outer sills damaged
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- handbrake travel high
- heavy oil leak present
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Failed
On Jan 25 2018 with 27,791 miles
There were 15 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)
Advisory:
- (Dangerous) Front Vehicle structure has slight damage cross member insecure (6.1.A.1)
- wiper arms loose
- n/s and o/s outer sills damaged
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- all tyres low on pressure
- rear brakes noisy
- handbrake travel high
- (Dangerous) o/s front tyre has various deep cuts in outer sidewall and close to legal limit
- heavy oil leak present
- o/s rear tyre bold on inside edge
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bold on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Jan 27 2017 with 24,725 miles
Failed
On Jan 20 2017 with 24,706 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory:
- Offside Front mirror missing
Passed
On Dec 04 2015 with 22,194 miles
Failed
On Dec 04 2015 with 22,192 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Passed
On Jul 23 2014 with 21,877 miles
Passed
On Jul 22 2013 with 21,464 miles
Passed
On Aug 08 2012 with 21,087 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2011 with 20,387 miles
Passed
On Jul 07 2010 with 19,718 miles
Failed
On Jul 06 2010 with 19,715 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Passed
On Jul 22 2009 with 19,019 miles
Passed
On Jul 23 2008 with 18,349 miles
Passed
On Jul 25 2007 with 17,659 miles
Passed
On Jul 25 2006 with 16,908 miles
Passed
On Jul 25 2005 with 15,985 miles

