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1984 Rover SD1 3500 V8 VDP EFi
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 27 Oct 2025
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1984 Rover SD1 3500 V8 VDP EFi
UK • 27 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1984 Rover SD1 3500 V8 VDP EFi is a well-maintained classic with 69,000 miles, featuring a 3.5-liter V8 engine and automatic gearbox. It boasts mostly original silver exterior and grey leather interior, with some minor cosmetic imperfections and recent recommissioning work, making it a rare find.
Condition
7
The car is in overall solid condition with slight wear visible. There are some scuffs on the n/s/f wheel-arch, a shallow dink on the n/s/r wing, and a bulls-eye impact at the top of the windscreen. The interior shows light wear to the driver's seat. However, it is well-preserved and original, suggesting it only requires minor reconditioning.
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69,000 miles
SARRRMVWZ3CM324170
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
B417 WYX
1984
Auction
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1984 Rover SD1 3500 V8 VDP EFi
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 27 Oct 2025
Market Position:
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Description
This extraordinary car has been meticulously cared-for, curated and cherished throughout its long life, as will be immediately apparent to anyone who sees it.
The previous owner bought it and then found his circumstances rather altered and he was required to work abroad for long periods.
The car went into a professional classic car storage facility in 2011 and spent the next 14 years there.
While stored, it was started regularly, maintained as necessary and kept warm, dry and safe at all times.
The vendor, who is no stranger to classic cars and is a self-confessed Ford, BMW and Jaguar enthusiast, found himself drawn to this rare, tucked-away SD1 and bought the car in early in 2025.
He then spent over £2,600 recommissioning it and making sure that its unrestored authenticity and originality were preserved and shown-off to optimum effect.
The result is the simply stunning, time-warp example you see before you today.
The car starts on the button, fires-up with a gloriously melliflu...
Price Analysis vs Other SD1s
£530
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,900
Median Price (Since 2020)
£23,200
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 28th May 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
69,026 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 29th May 2025, 69,026 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On 2nd Jul 2012, 68,823 miles
Passed
On 10th Jun 2011, 68,279 miles
Passed
On 22nd Sept 2010, 68,214 miles
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