£8,000 - £10,000
1950 ROVER P4 75 CYCLOPS
United Kingdom • 1 Feb 2026 • Lot 677
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1950 Rover 75, nicknamed 'Cyclops,' has been featured in Classic World Magazine. It has a 2638cc engine, recorded mileage of 13,847 and invoices for work done including chrome plating, reconditioned carburettor, electrical work and rebuilt speedometer.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, some reconditioning required.
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[Transmission]
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Odometer:
13,847 miles
KRT 238
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
This 1950 Rover 75 is an early P4 model, the first coming out in 1949.
These earlier cars were fitted with a single central fog lamp which gave it the nickname of ‘Cyclops’ and this particular example is described by our vendor as running and driving well.
Previously featured in Classic World Magazine. Invoices on file include chrome plating in 2016 and 2018, recondition carburettor in 2017, electrical work in 2017 and a rebuilt speedometer in 2021. The P4 comes with some MoT certificates dating back to 1987, buff log book (indicates an engine change to 2638cc), copy of an older V5 and current V5.
13,847 recorded miles
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Points of note
£562
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,526
Median Price (Since 2020)
£6,600
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Dec 10 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
13,835 miles
Registration Date
1950-05-05
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 11 2025 with 13,835 miles
Passed
On Aug 26 2016 with 12,781 miles
Passed
On Jun 23 2009 with 12,685 miles
Failed
On Jun 16 2009 with 12,675 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failed
On Jun 02 2009 with 12,667 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Passed
On Jun 20 2008 with 12,587 miles
Failed
On Jun 14 2008 with 12,587 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Dec 15 2006 with 12,516 miles
Failed
On Nov 17 2006 with 12,476 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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